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as in workforce
a body of persons at work or available for work
we're working with a short staff at the office today
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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
carried a staff for self-defense when walking alone at night
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Recent Examples of staff
High-profile college coaches and staff members sometimes have expensive buyouts, so that could be a consideration for the Bears.
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Mike Sando, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The letter, sent yesterday, said a switch from a 48-hour workweek to a 32-hour week would increase staff retention, prevent burnout, and serve as a national model.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Jan. 2025
Priest said Novant Health staff is also increasing the level of masking with recommendations that masks be worn in emergency departments and around vulnerable patients, including those with cancer or in skilled nursing units.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
News Studios staff in the UK have been told their jobs are at risk after Piers Morgan unveiled his plan to extricate himself from the Rupert Murdoch business.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mike Sando, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The letter, sent yesterday, said a switch from a 48-hour workweek to a 32-hour week would increase staff retention, prevent burnout, and serve as a national model.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Jan. 2025
Priest said Novant Health staff is also increasing the level of masking with recommendations that masks be worn in emergency departments and around vulnerable patients, including those with cancer or in skilled nursing units.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
News Studios staff in the UK have been told their jobs are at risk after Piers Morgan unveiled his plan to extricate himself from the Rupert Murdoch business.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
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Maria Flynn has written about the intersection of education and workforce development for Forbes since March 2023.—
Maria Flynn,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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This week, Meta unveiled plans to cut 5 percent of its workforce starting in February.—
Paresh Dave,
WIRED,
15 Jan. 2025
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High fructose corn syrup usage in the US has declined over the last two decades while table sugar, made from cane or beet, has been on the rise.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
10 Jan. 2025
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Fourth, crossing canes can become intertwined and obstruct quality blooms and new canes.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
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Cheryl Toussaint was on edge waiting for the baton in the early heats of the 4×400 meter relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.—
Tony Paige,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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And Capitol surveillance footage shows police trying to recover the baton from Clayton, whose right hand makes contact with one of the officers.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has an opportunity to impact the prospect pool this spring with a successful signing season vital to the team’s future.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Dodgers, who have long been interested in Sasaki after scouting him for years and traveling to Japan on numerous occasions, knew how important the international bonus pool would be in landing Sasaki.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Emergency and medical crews responded to a single-vehicle accident at Charlotte Douglas International Airport around 9:30 a.m.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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One of Arn’s few friends and one of the other rare older men still working on logging crews is Billy (John Diehl), whose diminishing faculties are a signal to Robert to put down his saw for good.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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