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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
Last year, the company laid off 15% of its US staff and wrote down $6 billion in value of its cable television networks as part of its efforts to eliminate $500 million in annual costs.
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Also Republicans: Welcome to Tucker Carlson's son, Buckley, the newest member of JD Vance's staff.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The City of Charlotte paid nearly $64,500 to send the majority of the City Council and six city staff members on the same trip.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
Fittingly, the restaurant’s entire staff was on hand at the ceremony to accept their hospitality award.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Also Republicans: Welcome to Tucker Carlson's son, Buckley, the newest member of JD Vance's staff.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The City of Charlotte paid nearly $64,500 to send the majority of the City Council and six city staff members on the same trip.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
Fittingly, the restaurant’s entire staff was on hand at the ceremony to accept their hospitality award.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
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The pediatric workforce, already shrinking, might struggle to meet the onslaught, leaving kids—the most likely victims of future outbreaks—particularly susceptible, Sallie Permar, the chief pediatrician at NewYork–Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, told me.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Denying them job opportunities perpetuates cycles of poverty and exclusion, rather than recognizing their potential contributions to the workforce.—
Summer Westerbur,
Rolling Stone,
27 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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The helicopter crew also hoisted the volunteers from the area, according to rescuers.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash at 12:01 a.m. in the area of Exit 32 on Route 8 North, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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