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a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
on-the-job training teacher training
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Recent Examples of trainings
Details about what those trainings consisted of remained unclear.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The academy provides resources and hosts trainings to help educators learn about AI and integrate AI tools into their classrooms.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
While best known for film premieres and concerts, a significant portion of SXSW centers on its innovation track — a slate of panels, sessions, trainings and expos focused on developments in technology, politics, communication and the economy.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
That was just one of several security trainings in recent years, Gordon said.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
David Katz, a former DEA special agent and the CEO of Global Security Group, has long been a proponent of active shooter response trainings.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
At the same time, cuts to key contracts, trainings, equipment, maintenance and travel are reducing national preparedness and tanking morale at the agency, the current and former officials warned.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Various self-defense trainings for women are popping up throughout the country.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Van De Sampel received various medals during his time in the Air Force and has been certified in a number of different trainings offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to the news release.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The academy provides resources and hosts trainings to help educators learn about AI and integrate AI tools into their classrooms.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
While best known for film premieres and concerts, a significant portion of SXSW centers on its innovation track — a slate of panels, sessions, trainings and expos focused on developments in technology, politics, communication and the economy.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
That was just one of several security trainings in recent years, Gordon said.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
David Katz, a former DEA special agent and the CEO of Global Security Group, has long been a proponent of active shooter response trainings.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
At the same time, cuts to key contracts, trainings, equipment, maintenance and travel are reducing national preparedness and tanking morale at the agency, the current and former officials warned.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Various self-defense trainings for women are popping up throughout the country.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Van De Sampel received various medals during his time in the Air Force and has been certified in a number of different trainings offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to the news release.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
Noun
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The exercises below are broken up across those three categories.—
Jim Diehl CSCS,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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This unique training chair supports over 20 exercises, including back extensions and glute work, and is ideal for building core strength.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation has donated a portion of the proceeds to help finance Register internships.—
Des Moines Register,
Des Moines Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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Industry and education partnerships Embedding industry and education partnerships into program design can help job seekers better see and access internships, apprenticeships and short-term training options.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Workforce advocates say career and technical training, apprenticeships and military service are becoming more important paths to living-wage jobs without the heavy student debt often tied to a four-year degree.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Investments in apprenticeships have been shown to reduce workers' reliance on social assistance programs.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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