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personnel

[pur-suh-nel] / ˌpɜr səˈnɛl /


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They will have more trained security personnel on hand, as well as a therapist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

This was most evident in the events surrounding the Argentine invasion of 1982, which cost the lives of 255 British servicemen, three islanders and 649 Argentinian personnel.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Amid often-conflicting versions of Sunday’s events, there is still dispute about a central point: Did CIA personnel actually participate in the raid?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Police and army vehicles are parked outside and on occasion personnel can be seen from a private military firm which AFP was unable to identify.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Many of the other naval personnel have gone ashore to defend the port.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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