corps

as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity a reporter who is widely respected throughout the press corps

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Recent Examples of corps Junior receiver Jasen Lopez has 76 catches for 1,128 yards and 10 TDs to lead a talented receiving corps. Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 Investing in a strong relief corps has been a trademark of general manager Brian Cashman’s tenure, but 2024 was a departure from the norm. Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Brown can provide another deep target threat for the Chiefs offense and should form a solid receiving corps with tight end Travis Kelce and rookie receiver Xavier Worthy. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 Caitlin Looby is a Report for America corps member who writes about the environment and the Great Lakes. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for corps 
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Noun
  • The bill also pushes universities to implement comprehensive hazing prevention programs, publish their hazing prevention policies and identify which fraternities and sororities have broken those rules.
    Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The University of Arkansas has suspended the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity for at least three years after an investigation found violations including hazing, providing alcohol to underage people and dishonesty.
    Alex Golden, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Coursera, a national online course provider in the U.S., and other companies that provide online classes are available to people who want to gain those skills and can help people enter the profession without a college degree.
    Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Producers Guild Awards honors excellence in motion picture, TV and emerging-media productions as well as people shaping the producing profession.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Your generosity makes a big difference in the lives of young people in our community.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Israel captured the Golan Heights during the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it, a move recognized only by the U.S. The international community continues to regard the area as occupied.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • To me, America meant Walt Whitman, the land of new rhythm, the coming brotherhood of the whole world.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Recommended Resilience Women in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’ Moreover, a growing number appear to have resigned themselves to the once-taboo prospect of ceding territory to reach a deal.
    Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024

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“Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corps. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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