as in staffs
a body of persons at work or available for work
we're a little short on manpower today, so we'll need you to do some extra tasks
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Not to mention all the benefits of continuity under one of the NFL’s best coaching staffs.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026 -
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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The company attributes the cuts to industrywide challenges such as slower growth and weaker spending, as gaming studios across the sector have slashed their workforces.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Companies, especially those with hybrid or remote workforces or those trying to attract global talent, need to think intentionally about how employees experience life outside the office.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The cascading pools and fountains are a popular photo stop — and a refreshing retreat during hot summer days.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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A lot of these people have been working and have gone through the wringer in different talent pools and searches.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2026
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In turn, the city leased those assets to private operating companies, which provided the trains and labor forces.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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Its outcome could define how far immigration officers may go in workplaces across the country, shaping protections for millions of Americans employed in industries with large immigrant labor forces and testing whether the Fourth Amendment meaningfully constrains interior enforcement.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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