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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The Vikings have improved their personnel by adding Blake Cashman, Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel while playing a more complex system that is difficult for opposing offensive coordinators and quarterbacks to decipher.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
DuBose was down on the field for more than 10 minutes as medical personnel had to cut off his jersey, unscrewed his facemask and place a neck brace on him before he was carted off NRG Stadium in Houston.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
This decision involved experienced motorsport personnel, including Cyril Abiteboul, a former F1 team boss now spearheading Genesis Magma Racing.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The bomb shelter was a joint effort of AT&T and the U.S. Department of Defense to protect the region's telecommunications network and personnel.
—Jack Randall, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Steve Silverman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
DuBose was down on the field for more than 10 minutes as medical personnel had to cut off his jersey, unscrewed his facemask and place a neck brace on him before he was carted off NRG Stadium in Houston.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
This decision involved experienced motorsport personnel, including Cyril Abiteboul, a former F1 team boss now spearheading Genesis Magma Racing.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The bomb shelter was a joint effort of AT&T and the U.S. Department of Defense to protect the region's telecommunications network and personnel.
—Jack Randall, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Personnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personnel. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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