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as in employees
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 batons
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 staffs
Cantwell said that strong offensive line play, as well as development and the various coaching staffs, will all factor into his decision.
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Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Smart executives will encourage their staffs to experiment enough to take advantage of this, the low-hanging fruit of generative AI.
—Jim Euchner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The news and editorial staffs of the New York Daily News had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
One final commonality between these clubs is that their front-office staffs are among the most aggressive on the trade market in the league.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Precisely due to recruiting battles between charismatic coaches and their staffs, players arrived on campus as celebrities and built on their boldfaced status throughout their time at a school.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
It’s estimated that more than $2 billion a year is given to charity by companies that match donations made by their employees – an example of corporate generosity designed to generate goodwill among their staffs and help for nonprofit organizations.
—David Hessekiel, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The news and editorial staffs of the Chicago Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 19 Dec. 2024
Those examples illustrate how organizations have to get creative with pitching staffs, given the injury rates and rising costs for starters.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Smart executives will encourage their staffs to experiment enough to take advantage of this, the low-hanging fruit of generative AI.
—Jim Euchner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The news and editorial staffs of the New York Daily News had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
One final commonality between these clubs is that their front-office staffs are among the most aggressive on the trade market in the league.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Precisely due to recruiting battles between charismatic coaches and their staffs, players arrived on campus as celebrities and built on their boldfaced status throughout their time at a school.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
It’s estimated that more than $2 billion a year is given to charity by companies that match donations made by their employees – an example of corporate generosity designed to generate goodwill among their staffs and help for nonprofit organizations.
—David Hessekiel, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The news and editorial staffs of the Chicago Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 19 Dec. 2024
Those examples illustrate how organizations have to get creative with pitching staffs, given the injury rates and rising costs for starters.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staffs
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An Elgin man who allegedly made threats against Illinois Park School and one of its employees has been arrested on felony charges, Kane County court records show.Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Although most federal employees will be off, the White House said that the heads of executive departments and agencies will determine if certain offices and installations of their organizations must remain open on Tuesday.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Indy can pick up pretty much anything from broomsticks to batons to protect himself and can engage in a relatively complex version of POV fisticuffs that allows players to block, parry, and punch with either hand.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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In November, tens of thousands rallied in support of the king in Kathmandu, where riot police officers used batons and tear gas to halt them from marching to the center of the capital.Binaj Gurubacharya, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
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Someone left the two puppies in front of the shelter’s door while workers were on a lunch break, according to social media posts.Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Only 30 to 35 workers, many of whom have been brought in from other Vail slopes, are now on the mountain, compared to the more than 100 that usually operate in the area, the Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association said.Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Optimizing logistics, making sustainability a core priority, fostering resilient workforces, and leveraging AI for growth will set the stage for long-term success.Rhett Power, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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This city is nearly 40% foreign born, including a sizable chunk of undocumented immigrants, who form part of multiple workforces and whose removal would be devastating.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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Belts and scarves can also be twirled and placed inside drawers or acrylic organizers, or, hung on closet rods with multi-tier hangers.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Representatives for the cities of Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee and Lenexa all said their snow removal crews are operating at 100% capacity this winter.Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
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But virtually the only safety measures required for a home demolition are that crews water the site and wrap up the waste for disposal.Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Staffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staffs. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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