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
The Hurricanes have more than enough talent to contend in the ACC, but will performance match the personnel?
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
Upward of 80 Wagner personnel and over 40 Malian soldiers were reportedly killed in the fighting.
—Christopher Michael Faulkner, The Conversation, 9 Aug. 2024
More than 6,500 personnel are assigned to the fire.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2024
Westport police, fire and EMS personnel were dispatched to Imperial Avenue in the vicinity of Post Road East around 6:35 p.m. following a 911 call reporting a crash that involves a vehicle striking two pedestrians resulting in significant injuries, according to the Westport Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
Upward of 80 Wagner personnel and over 40 Malian soldiers were reportedly killed in the fighting.
—Christopher Michael Faulkner, The Conversation, 9 Aug. 2024
More than 6,500 personnel are assigned to the fire.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2024
Westport police, fire and EMS personnel were dispatched to Imperial Avenue in the vicinity of Post Road East around 6:35 p.m. following a 911 call reporting a crash that involves a vehicle striking two pedestrians resulting in significant injuries, according to the Westport Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Personnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personnel. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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