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personnel

[pur-suh-nel] / ˌpɜr səˈnɛl /


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The Pentagon is interested in enlisting the companies to use their personnel and factory capacity to increase production of munitions and other equipment as the wars in Ukraine and Iran deplete stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Jurupa Valley resident Paul Rojas said his home was damaged but is still standing thanks to fast-acting work from fire personnel and friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

He said military personnel had spotted another Chinese sampan crew poisoning waters near the shoal last month, and that samples later tested positive for cyanide.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Once Kansas City police have trained counterdrone personnel and installed detection equipment for soccer matches at Arrowhead Stadium, that capability does not disappear — it becomes part of the local security apparatus.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Cops and soldiers and medical personnel gathered there every day to share information and receive assignments.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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