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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
It’s meant to ensure consistent, competitive pay for all staff members, stated Nakesha Lopez, executive vice president and chief people and culture officer.
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Walkabout Mini Golf developer Mighty Coconut cut roughly a quarter of its staff earlier this month, despite operating one of the most consistently successful titles on Quest.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But everything changed for the family after a trip to New York City in July 2023 when the mother-daughter duo exclusively used brands that are autism-certified — a recognition for organizations that train staff members to serve people with autism.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The project, which is targeting about $30 million in state funding for low-income housing, is also looking for a developer to build single-family homes, the staff report said.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Walkabout Mini Golf developer Mighty Coconut cut roughly a quarter of its staff earlier this month, despite operating one of the most consistently successful titles on Quest.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But everything changed for the family after a trip to New York City in July 2023 when the mother-daughter duo exclusively used brands that are autism-certified — a recognition for organizations that train staff members to serve people with autism.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The project, which is targeting about $30 million in state funding for low-income housing, is also looking for a developer to build single-family homes, the staff report said.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
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That represents about 4% of the company’s workforce.—
Sarah Jacob,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The academy is designed to help build a workforce capable of supporting in-production quantum systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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It is thought to be one of the highest numbers of cane lashes imposed since sharia was implemented after Aceh was granted special autonomy in 2001.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The beverage program will feature cocktails like a sorghum old-fashioned; an Atlanta Sazerac with peach bitters, rye, cane syrup and an absinthe rinse; and the restaurant’s take on a mint julep called the George gold.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In its early years, the Guardians organized for improved working conditions that included salary, equipment, greater manpower, fostering better relationships between the community and the police, and access to advancement opportunities within the department.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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All of the agencies listed poured many hours of manpower, involving many resources in the hope of positive outcome.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Federal officers wielded batons and deployed flash-bang devices against the crowd.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Agents pushed back demonstrators with a barrage of stinger ball grenades, pepper balls, tear gas and baton rounds.—
Robert Costa,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2026
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Agency personnel began firing about five seconds after the agent yelled about Pretti’s gun, the report notes.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Security personnel grabbed the man, who was led out of the room in handcuffs, while other staff tried to get Omar to leave.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Among the building’s amenities are a gym, spa, concierge, and pool.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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Goldman’s carried interest pool includes seven alts funds the firm launched in 2024 including buyout and private equity.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Among the changes, the department has expanded its use of drones to monitor large brush fires, allowing crews to better detect lingering heat or embers that could reignite.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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That property is now deemed uninhabitable by the city, but power crews are working on it.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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