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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
That was just one of several security trainings in recent years, Gordon said.
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Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
David Katz, a former DEA special agent and the CEO of Global Security Group, has long been a proponent of active shooter response trainings.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
At the same time, cuts to key contracts, trainings, equipment, maintenance and travel are reducing national preparedness and tanking morale at the agency, the current and former officials warned.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
The council holds regular trainings and simulations for potential threats to strengthen communication and coordination.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Various self-defense trainings for women are popping up throughout the country.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Van De Sampel received various medals during his time in the Air Force and has been certified in a number of different trainings offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to the news release.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Principals are required to take budget classes, but those trainings focus on procedure rather than strategies for managing their school's budgets, the firm found.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Coincidentally, the moving company is also working on providing trainings to employees to recognize the signs of human trafficking.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
David Katz, a former DEA special agent and the CEO of Global Security Group, has long been a proponent of active shooter response trainings.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
At the same time, cuts to key contracts, trainings, equipment, maintenance and travel are reducing national preparedness and tanking morale at the agency, the current and former officials warned.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
The council holds regular trainings and simulations for potential threats to strengthen communication and coordination.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Various self-defense trainings for women are popping up throughout the country.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Van De Sampel received various medals during his time in the Air Force and has been certified in a number of different trainings offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to the news release.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Principals are required to take budget classes, but those trainings focus on procedure rather than strategies for managing their school's budgets, the firm found.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Coincidentally, the moving company is also working on providing trainings to employees to recognize the signs of human trafficking.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
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Thirty-five study participants received relaxation therapy, consisting of deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation techniques.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
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Around three hours prior to tipoff, Curry was seen participating in a variety of exercises with longtime shooting coach Bruce Fraser, firing jumpers from a standstill as well as taking 3-pointers off movement.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Heidi is unlike Lauren, who strives for Teen Vogue internships in Paris and New York, and even less like Lauren’s intern rival, Emily Weiss, who would go on to found the billion-dollar beauty brand Glossier and become an emblem of girlboss feminism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Academic projects, internships, group work, presentations, campus leadership, volunteer roles, freelance assignments, and even retail or service jobs all count.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Officials in the suburb said the initiative, which had been in the planning stages since 2019, is designed to address the discriminatory housing policies and practices faced by Black residents.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Fuel sellers engaging in unfair or anticompetitive practices will be referred for prosecution if necessary, the watchdog said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Now tasked with jumpstarting manufacturing apprenticeships nationwide, state officials have been busy fielding calls from all over the country.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Expand apprenticeships and college programs in mechatronics, precision machining, and semiconductor technology.—
Paul S. Lavoie,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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