personnel
noun
per·son·nel
ˌpər-sə-ˈnel 
Synonyms
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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Goshen Township Fire Department personnel were dispatched on Monday morning to the 1500 block of East Meadowbrook Drive for a report of an infant experiencing breathing problems after a fall, police said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Once contacted, their operations team assembles within hours, prepares an estimate, and proceeds to dispatch their security personnel.
—Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
First aid at the Usher concert In the event of an emergency, notify any Footprint Center representative or uniformed police officer to ensure that emergency personnel are notified.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
The tents were to come from U.S. military supplies and were to be erected by U.S. military personnel. .
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Once contacted, their operations team assembles within hours, prepares an estimate, and proceeds to dispatch their security personnel.
—Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
First aid at the Usher concert In the event of an emergency, notify any Footprint Center representative or uniformed police officer to ensure that emergency personnel are notified.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
The tents were to come from U.S. military supplies and were to be erected by U.S. military personnel. .
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Personnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personnel. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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