as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
the office's entire workforce is devoted to a single project right now
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Recent Examples of workforce
The University of New Haven became the first in the nation to partner with Saudi Arabia to create a branch campus in Riyadh, the goal being to create a global workforce while continuing to strengthen relationships between the two countries.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Among the programs being cut is Bridges to Baccalaureate, which provided undergraduate research opportunities and transfer student mentoring for Latino and low-income students in the behavioral and social sciences, and one called Destino that helped prepare STEM students for the workforce.
—Olivia Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Following that declaration, more than 40% of the city’s workforce was laid off.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Her priorities include providing more support for small businesses; cutting taxes; increasing science, technology, and workforce training; expanding agricultural exports; protecting privacy; and decreasing the national debt.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Among the programs being cut is Bridges to Baccalaureate, which provided undergraduate research opportunities and transfer student mentoring for Latino and low-income students in the behavioral and social sciences, and one called Destino that helped prepare STEM students for the workforce.
—Olivia Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Following that declaration, more than 40% of the city’s workforce was laid off.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Her priorities include providing more support for small businesses; cutting taxes; increasing science, technology, and workforce training; expanding agricultural exports; protecting privacy; and decreasing the national debt.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workforce
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Hospitals have used what are sometimes called blackout procedures, which can include registering a patient under a pseudonym, removing their name from the hospital directory, or prohibiting staff from even confirming that a patient is in the hospital.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit Reilly filed alleges that police were contacted by staff at Midstate Medical Center and told of Mollow’s statements about wanting to kill Ashworth.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Facing huge manpower pressures as its war in Ukraine nears the four-year mark, Russia actively promotes the participation of African recruits in its army as part of a broader PR narrative.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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In Nassau County, Floral Park Center Fire Department closed weeks ago, while other departments are pooling manpower to get firetrucks and ambulances out the door.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Williams has also expanded to operate three rotational shift crews for testing this year, up from two (day and night) in 2025, to further ease the burden on personnel.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In the county’s five-year plan, personnel costs alone increase by more than $6 million in the first year, while contributions to education also climb annually.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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For a more classic experience, the Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana offers 29% off stays featuring sprawling lake-style pools and extensive dining options.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 8,116 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Workforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workforce. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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