as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
we finally have enough personnel to start that big project
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Recent Examples of personnel
The potential for political controversy also affects personnel within the agencies.
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Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
The Chicago Bears interviewed Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw for their head coach opening on Tuesday, the team announced.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2025
Once, quarterback Jared Goff handed the ball to Gibbs on a third-and-7 situation in the red zone, a situation the Vikings typically play with light personnel on their front.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
All team personnel and members of the official team travel party have been accounted for.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
The Chicago Bears interviewed Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw for their head coach opening on Tuesday, the team announced.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2025
Once, quarterback Jared Goff handed the ball to Gibbs on a third-and-7 situation in the red zone, a situation the Vikings typically play with light personnel on their front.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
All team personnel and members of the official team travel party have been accounted for.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Personnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personnel. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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