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staffs

noun

variants or staves

Definition of staffs

plural of staff

as in workforces

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 canes

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 staffs Others will argue, reasonably, that no other commercial industry staffs onboard physicians on most routes, and that the infrequency of serious events makes dedicated medical staffing hard to justify economically. — Sriman Swarup, STAT, 13 July 2026 The news and editorial staffs of the Mercury News had no role in this post’s preparation. — Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 And while Tromp has yet to establish himself as a long-term major league regular, organizations continue to value his experience and familiarity with handling pitching staffs. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The news and editorial staffs of the Chicago Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Saving journalism — not newspapers The challenge only grew during his years leading The Charlotte Observer, where Thames helped steer the newsroom through an era of shrinking staffs, a changing business model and rapidly changing reader habits. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 That seems like a surplus, but rarely is that word sustainable when describing pitching staffs. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The news and editorial staffs of the Sun Sentinel had no role in this post’s preparation. — Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026 Most coaching staffs around the league feature anywhere from 6-11 assistant coaches. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026

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Trust Drives Accountability Today’s multigenerational and hybrid workforces expect leaders who can connect by demonstrating self‑awareness and empathy, as these are essential to building trust and reciprocal accountability.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
That’s because the technology is projected to hit the information sector, financial activities, and professional business services hardest, which are exactly the sectors with the youngest workforces and the most graduates trying to get in.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Definition of workforces

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Start by directing growth straight up the vertical supports until canes reach the top, then use horizontal training to guide stems laterally across the beams.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Snappers, snakes, toy pistols with caps and toy canes with caps are the only fireworks allowed.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Definition of canes

Noun

The two pools were designed by Wesley Bintz, and are two of around a dozen remaining, according to previous Statesman reporting.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Kuang Si Falls, Laos Kuang Si Falls starts off easy, with shallow pools that spill into wider pools.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026

Definition of pools

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Videos showed police beating back agitators with batons and deploying anti-riot ordnance as the demonstrators chanted against the country's conservative Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a massive political rally.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
In all, 1,900 volunteer marshals, most from the East End and equipped with yellow batons, seem to be cherishing their assignments.

— Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Definition of batons

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Labor negotiations between the El Dorado Hills Community Services District and its unionized employees have lasted more than a year.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The need became more evident after the unexpected death of a City Hall colleague on February, a loss that deeply affected employees across the city, Salgado said.

— Verónica Egui Brito July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of employees

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Fire and rescue crews deployed boats, dive teams, and additional resources during the search for the missing swimmer.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Local utility Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative said fire activity could affect its power lines and potentially force outages until utility crews could safely restore service, the Sierra Daily News in Susanville reported.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of crews

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Adopted by the Atlanta City Council this spring, the initiative offers a framework to hold the city accountable for protecting workers’ rights and address the needs of vulnerable populations, among other goals, during World Cup games.

— DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
The plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a statement that the lawsuit asks for one thing — preserving the status quo to keep the workers employed pending arbitration.

— Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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