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as in workforce
a body of persons at work or available for work
we're working with a short staff at the office today
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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
carried a staff for self-defense when walking alone at night
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Recent Examples of staff
According to Kiley’s staff, more than 20,000 people had joined just 10 minutes into the town hall, leaving an untold amount of frustrated constituents without a connection.
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Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
The Democratic Party’s premier fundraising machine faces an uncertain future amid investigations, staff departures, and political headwinds.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Mar. 2025
Sumo’s research found that small (less than 10 staff) and medium-sized (10-40 staff) agencies grew at a far swifter pace than the big traditional players, both by around 16% to 17% compared with 2.3% for the large shops.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
About the Author Olga Khazan Olga Khazan is a staff writer at The Atlantic.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2025
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Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
The Democratic Party’s premier fundraising machine faces an uncertain future amid investigations, staff departures, and political headwinds.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Mar. 2025
Sumo’s research found that small (less than 10 staff) and medium-sized (10-40 staff) agencies grew at a far swifter pace than the big traditional players, both by around 16% to 17% compared with 2.3% for the large shops.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
About the Author Olga Khazan Olga Khazan is a staff writer at The Atlantic.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
Noun
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This approach would provide us with valuable insights into the necessity of our workforce.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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The statistics were grim—twenty-first-century males were, relative to their forefathers and their female contemporaries, much more likely to fall behind in school, drop out of college, languish in the workforce, or die by overdose or suicide.—
Andrew Marantz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Hackman, 95, racked by advanced Alzheimer’s disease, then died in a mudroom on the other side of the house, a cane and sunglasses nearby.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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Think real greenery and houseplants, breezy linens, rattan and cane furnishings and decor, light wood furnishings, and a palette of crisp whites, greens, and warm terracotta tones.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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The incident occurred last Tuesday during a championship meet, as footage showed Everett smashing her baton onto the head of Brookville High School junior Kaelen Tucker during a relay race.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Video footage shows Everett swinging her baton, appearing to strike Tucker in the head before Tucker drops her baton and runs to the side.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Allison was fired less than two weeks after the August investigation was published, according to personnel records obtained via an open records request.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, a personnel decision of this magnitude must get the attorney general’s approval, said Amichai Cohen, a senior research fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute think tank.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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Heather’s round-up of pics included the pool area overlooking hills and a large tennis court.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Guests can unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments, including body scrubs, massages and facials, while enjoying the serene atmosphere by the outdoor pool or on the beach.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Seth Davis, for example, shared a photo of the CBS crew wearing Rolling Stones shirts to remember their late colleague.—
Joe Kozlowski,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Detroit has 14 games remaining in the regular season to improve playoff seeding and earn the respect of officiating crews before the postseason begins.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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