personnel
noun
per·son·nel
ˌpər-sə-ˈnel 
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Examples of personnel in a Sentence
Women are also underrepresented as police force members, composing less than 13 percent of sworn personnel, despite the proven benefits of having more women in blue, such as less use of excessive force and improved response to domestic violence.
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Cortney Rock, Ms., Winter 2007
When the staff returned to the Oval Office, Bush's mood was upbeat, according to a White House aide who was present (and who, like all White House personnel quoted in this story, follows a policy of not being quoted by name).
—Richard Wolffe et al., Newsweek, 19 June 2006
The doorway that sheltered them from the rain leads to government offices now, but in Franco's time the building was a political prison. Its personnel and their diligent labours earned the place a charming nom de guerre—the House of Screams.
—A. L. Kennedy, On Bullfighting, 1999
The only firm rule is: Armored personnel carriers have the right of way.
—P. J. O'Rourke, Holidays in Hell, 1988
Over 10,000 military personnel were stationed in the country.
They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.
Talk to personnel if you have any questions about your health insurance.
She's the director of personnel.
Cortney Rock, Ms., Winter 2007
When the staff returned to the Oval Office, Bush's mood was upbeat, according to a White House aide who was present (and who, like all White House personnel quoted in this story, follows a policy of not being quoted by name).
—Richard Wolffe et al., Newsweek, 19 June 2006
The doorway that sheltered them from the rain leads to government offices now, but in Franco's time the building was a political prison. Its personnel and their diligent labours earned the place a charming nom de guerre—the House of Screams.
—A. L. Kennedy, On Bullfighting, 1999
The only firm rule is: Armored personnel carriers have the right of way.
—P. J. O'Rourke, Holidays in Hell, 1988
Over 10,000 military personnel were stationed in the country.
They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.
Talk to personnel if you have any questions about your health insurance.
She's the director of personnel.
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At their bimonthly meeting Monday, Baltimore City Council members introduced legislation designed to improve health care for children and help emergency personnel respond to the opioid crisis.
—Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
Hiring Personnel Who Appreciate Outdoor Rec and Industry One of the former president’s first personnel nominees for his upcoming administration was North Dakota governor Doug Burgum to lead the Department of the Interior.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
Gor, in his Fox interview, said the White House personnel office is also working to root out workers disloyal to Trump.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
The biggest personnel development Sunday was Hurts showing good mobility and passing form, seven days after suffering a left knee injury in the third quarter of a six-point win over the dangerous Rams.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
Hiring Personnel Who Appreciate Outdoor Rec and Industry One of the former president’s first personnel nominees for his upcoming administration was North Dakota governor Doug Burgum to lead the Department of the Interior.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
Gor, in his Fox interview, said the White House personnel office is also working to root out workers disloyal to Trump.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
The biggest personnel development Sunday was Hurts showing good mobility and passing form, seven days after suffering a left knee injury in the third quarter of a six-point win over the dangerous Rams.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Personnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personnel. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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personnel
noun
per·son·nel
ˌpərs-ᵊn-ˈel
: a group of persons employed (as in a public service, a factory, or an office)
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