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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Legette said that he’s made several of the changes the coaching and training staffs have wanted to see from him this offseason.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026 -
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Companies that take a more proactive approach to mental health will likely be better positioned to support managers, reduce hidden costs and build more resilient workforces during periods of change.—
Stephen Sokoler,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Bana worries about businesses replicating their current workforces, and missing out on employees who might break them out of groupthink and expand their ambitions.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2026
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The Pines at Woodloch Hawley, Pennsylvania With activities for all ages—indoor and outdoor pools, bumper boats, mini golf, water skiing, archery, and seasonal snow tubing—there’s no shortage of fun at The Pines at Woodloch.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Many feature private gardens, terraces, or balconies with boundless views of Ibiza’s staggering natural bounty, while five deluxe suites boast private pools.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 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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