personnel
noun
per·son·nel
ˌpər-sə-ˈnel 
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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The Israeli military said four of its personnel had been killed during combat in southern Gaza.
—Reuters, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Search & Rescue team personnel and volunteers from across the country also combed the surrounding areas on foot and on horseback.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
If an employer uses such a system to guide these decisions, the employer must incorporate human review and consider other forms of evidence, including personnel files, supervisory evaluations, and peer feedback.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Coaches, medical personnel, equipment staff — everyone had to come up with a plan to handle two games in the same city but at two different arenas.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Search & Rescue team personnel and volunteers from across the country also combed the surrounding areas on foot and on horseback.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
If an employer uses such a system to guide these decisions, the employer must incorporate human review and consider other forms of evidence, including personnel files, supervisory evaluations, and peer feedback.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Coaches, medical personnel, equipment staff — everyone had to come up with a plan to handle two games in the same city but at two different arenas.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 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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