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Since October of last year, the agency has lost more than 1,500 agents, and these unfilled positions have severely hindered operational capacity at a critical moment.—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 In total, the district is eliminating the 856 positions, most of which are already unfilled.—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 The state currently has about 2,600 authorized but unfilled positions, Nuccio said.—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026 How many long-vacant positions are there, and has there been any negative effects from them being unfilled?—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfilled