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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Authorities must believe the suspect poses a serious risk or threat to the public and law enforcement personnel.
—Alex Driggars, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Ohio’s decision to extend the vote to military personnel stationed outside their home districts during the Civil War had some precedents: Pennsylvania passed legislation allowing military exemptions for in-person voting in 1813, amid the War of 1812; New Jersey followed suit two years later.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks to military personnel during a visit to a RAF base in Oxfordshire to meet troops and thank them for their service ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
The suspect poses an imminent threat to the public or other law enforcement personnel.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Alex Driggars, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Ohio’s decision to extend the vote to military personnel stationed outside their home districts during the Civil War had some precedents: Pennsylvania passed legislation allowing military exemptions for in-person voting in 1813, amid the War of 1812; New Jersey followed suit two years later.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks to military personnel during a visit to a RAF base in Oxfordshire to meet troops and thank them for their service ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
The suspect poses an imminent threat to the public or other law enforcement personnel.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Personnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personnel. Accessed 13 Oct. 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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