personnel
noun
per·son·nel
ˌpər-sə-ˈnel 
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Examples of personnel in a Sentence
Women are also underrepresented as police force members, composing less than 13 percent of sworn personnel, despite the proven benefits of having more women in blue, such as less use of excessive force and improved response to domestic violence.
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Cortney Rock, Ms., Winter 2007
When the staff returned to the Oval Office, Bush's mood was upbeat, according to a White House aide who was present (and who, like all White House personnel quoted in this story, follows a policy of not being quoted by name).
—Richard Wolffe et al., Newsweek, 19 June 2006
The doorway that sheltered them from the rain leads to government offices now, but in Franco's time the building was a political prison. Its personnel and their diligent labours earned the place a charming nom de guerre—the House of Screams.
—A. L. Kennedy, On Bullfighting, 1999
The only firm rule is: Armored personnel carriers have the right of way.
—P. J. O'Rourke, Holidays in Hell, 1988
Over 10,000 military personnel were stationed in the country.
They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.
Talk to personnel if you have any questions about your health insurance.
She's the director of personnel.
Cortney Rock, Ms., Winter 2007
When the staff returned to the Oval Office, Bush's mood was upbeat, according to a White House aide who was present (and who, like all White House personnel quoted in this story, follows a policy of not being quoted by name).
—Richard Wolffe et al., Newsweek, 19 June 2006
The doorway that sheltered them from the rain leads to government offices now, but in Franco's time the building was a political prison. Its personnel and their diligent labours earned the place a charming nom de guerre—the House of Screams.
—A. L. Kennedy, On Bullfighting, 1999
The only firm rule is: Armored personnel carriers have the right of way.
—P. J. O'Rourke, Holidays in Hell, 1988
Over 10,000 military personnel were stationed in the country.
They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.
Talk to personnel if you have any questions about your health insurance.
She's the director of personnel.
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He’s been in his current role since 2021 and helped build the Los Angeles Rams into a contender as their director of pro personnel from 2017 to 2020.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The watchdog added that some of the directives the Pentagon has already implemented are insufficient and do not account for situations like a hospitalization or how medical personnel and medications could be involved in transfer authorities.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Maximizing the use of existing personnel, streamlining operations and reallocating resources to high-impact programs control costs and improve efficiency.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
This article has been corrected to reflect that the Mexican firefighters joined 10,000 personnel already on the ground.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The watchdog added that some of the directives the Pentagon has already implemented are insufficient and do not account for situations like a hospitalization or how medical personnel and medications could be involved in transfer authorities.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Maximizing the use of existing personnel, streamlining operations and reallocating resources to high-impact programs control costs and improve efficiency.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
This article has been corrected to reflect that the Mexican firefighters joined 10,000 personnel already on the ground.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for personnel
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“Personnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personnel. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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personnel
noun
per·son·nel
ˌpərs-ᵊn-ˈel
: a group of persons employed (as in a public service, a factory, or an office)
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