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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
Beyond technical expertise, trainings include data privacy, protocols and ethical use.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
The events include school supply giveaways, food bank drives, neighborhood door knockings and organizer trainings.
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Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Today, Mina said, OPD and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office conduct active shooter trainings annually, far more frequently than prior to Pulse.
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Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
To prepare for the potential need, members of the firing squad will conduct at least quarterly trainings and execution rehearsals with IDOC rifles, the document details.
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Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
But there have been increases in virtual trainings, including a recent session with KC Blueprint, a coalition focused on reducing violence in the city, which focused on cross-cultural awareness for international visitors for the World Cup.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Similarly, more people have attended trainings offered by the Colorado Office of School Safety in recent years, with annual attendees climbing from about 8,000 in 2018 to nearly 12,000 in 2025, according to the office’s 2025 annual report.
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Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
The Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition is running the trainings.
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Laura Fay,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
In addition to fast tracking salary, fellows benefit from student loan repayment and tuition assistance, travel and rotational trainings, pensions benefits and flexible PTO.
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Brandi Bufford,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
The events include school supply giveaways, food bank drives, neighborhood door knockings and organizer trainings.
—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Today, Mina said, OPD and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office conduct active shooter trainings annually, far more frequently than prior to Pulse.
—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
To prepare for the potential need, members of the firing squad will conduct at least quarterly trainings and execution rehearsals with IDOC rifles, the document details.
—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
But there have been increases in virtual trainings, including a recent session with KC Blueprint, a coalition focused on reducing violence in the city, which focused on cross-cultural awareness for international visitors for the World Cup.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Similarly, more people have attended trainings offered by the Colorado Office of School Safety in recent years, with annual attendees climbing from about 8,000 in 2018 to nearly 12,000 in 2025, according to the office’s 2025 annual report.
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Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
The Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition is running the trainings.
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Laura Fay,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
In addition to fast tracking salary, fellows benefit from student loan repayment and tuition assistance, travel and rotational trainings, pensions benefits and flexible PTO.
—
Brandi Bufford,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
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The Associated Press reported that the remains of two Army soldiers who went missing while off duty from military exercises in Morocco were recovered in May.
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Laurie Thames Pace, who shared the protest poster online Thursday, has been director of group exercises for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte since 2017, her bio shows on Facebook.
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The foundation focuses on training nonprofit leaders, and on helping Trenton students finish college and find local internships.
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Flexible scheduling and paid internships would go a long way toward closing that gap.
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While most meditation practices ask you to stay mentally engaged, NSDR asks you to follow along, let go, and remain passive throughout the exercise.
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As children spend more time at home during summer break, experts want parents to be mindful of proper gun storage and safety practices to keep their families safe.
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For students, Bennet envisions making sure every high school graduate is ready for post-K-12 life through improved access to college classes, a year of career preparation and summer apprenticeships.
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Crucially, the country excels at connecting academia—with top-tier universities that produce world-class research which complements technical universities that provide specialized apprenticeships—and the private sector.
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“Trainings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainings. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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