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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
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.
—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.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
There should be trainings at your school on how to deal with agitated students and hostile situations.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 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.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition is running the trainings.
—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
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute, a Portland nonprofit whose work includes a project to help more schools across New England serve local seafood, is one organization that holds trainings for food service staff.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
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.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
There should be trainings at your school on how to deal with agitated students and hostile situations.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 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.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition is running the trainings.
—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
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute, a Portland nonprofit whose work includes a project to help more schools across New England serve local seafood, is one organization that holds trainings for food service staff.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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China has held major military exercises near the island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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That means adding career relevance through experiences such as internships, research, or capstone projects—deep, hands-on learning opportunities that help lead to first jobs.—
Jamie Merisotis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The school was an instant hit, helping students earn internships and first jobs.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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In business, this manifests as predatory practices that destroy broader value.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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But more awareness and better practices didn’t stop McAfee’s customers from continuing to get sick — in 2007, and 2011, and 2012, and 2016 — and the farm had to issue recalls more than half a dozen times after pathogens were found in its products.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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If launched in the school building, the HBI program would involve 150 hours of study and earn certifications that would allow participants to move into full apprenticeships across a variety of trades, such as electrical, heating and cooling, plumbing and carpentry.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Later that month, the department launched the AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation portal, a free hub that helps workers, employers, and training providers integrate AI into apprenticeships across six sectors from health care to advanced manufacturing.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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