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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
The Washington Post then reported Monday that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told its staff to resume raids, a move border czar Tom Homan confirmed yesterday.
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Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 21 June 2025
Celebrations have been more subdued for Paul Maurice and the Florida coaching staff.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Yet, despite these factors, 63% of employers still planned to add permanent staff in the first half of 2025.
—Duane Tursi, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
At the same time, Hegseth also faces reports of dysfunction and infighting among his personal staff at the Pentagon.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 June 2025
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Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 21 June 2025
Celebrations have been more subdued for Paul Maurice and the Florida coaching staff.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Yet, despite these factors, 63% of employers still planned to add permanent staff in the first half of 2025.
—Duane Tursi, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
At the same time, Hegseth also faces reports of dysfunction and infighting among his personal staff at the Pentagon.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
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This reality is particularly concerning given that, according to the WEF’s report, women make up nearly half of the global workforce, yet hold less than a third of senior leadership roles.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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At the same time, Wynwood Norte is seeing some of the fruits of the rezoning in the form of several low-scale, neighborhood-friendly workforce apartment buildings that are now under construction, said Miami attorney Steven Wernick, who helped steer that plan to approval.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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Studying cane fires when few occur guarantees skewed findings.—
Colin Walkes,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Because sugar cane absorbs more CO2 while growing than the amount that is released when making the packaging, this is considered a carbon-negative packaging solution, giving this sunscreen option bonus points for eco-friendliness.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2025
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Rena Frye, their mother, rushed to the defense of her sons; the police pinned her to a patrol vehicle, and the officers took a baton to Marquette.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Hastings was in second place of the finale, the 4×400 meter relay, when Strauss got the baton for the final leg.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 June 2025
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Our Patrol Supervisors and Deputies have done an incredible job at maintaining the needs and safety of our citizens despite the heavy toll this case has taken on our personnel, resources, and communities.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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News of a personnel change at the top has caused shares in housebuilder Berkeley Group to sink in end-of-week trading.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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With Intex’s easy lock system, the pool is ready for water in just 60 minutes, and the frame pieces snap together with no extra tools required.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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For more casual daytime dining, the Seascape terrace, adjacent to the main pool, offers a more relaxed cuisine, including Caprese salads, burgers, and pasta.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The game's broadcast crew were among those who were surprised by the umpire Mark Hudson's decision.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Eight engines, four water tenders, two helicopters, two dozers and two hand crews have been combating the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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