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personnel

[pur-suh-nel] / ˌpɜr səˈnɛl /


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Even with "a substantial apprenticeship programme", he said his company could not train everyone they needed, and would need to turn to France, Germany or Poland to find personnel.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

That would include coaches and other team personnel in addition to players.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Rabo personnel visited McClain at his Kentucky farm to discuss overdrafts and other issues that had raised questions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Because California postmarks mail-in ballots up to Election Day and allows them a full week to arrive to ensure every single vote — including overseas military personnel — is counted, the process takes time.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

When Zeitoun and the others entered the main room of the station, immediately fifty pairs of eyes, those of soldiers and police officers and military personnel, were upon them.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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