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personnel

[pur-suh-nel] / ˌpɜr səˈnɛl /


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An AFP photographer saw civil defence personnel recovering equipment from the rubble.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Sarian has said he supports the unarmed personnel program and wants to examine the LAPD’s current size and resources.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The remarks aligned with a broader pattern in which Trump has increasingly incorporated physical appearance into public evaluations of military personnel and officials, blending ceremonial praise with informal commentary that moved beyond traditional graduation rhetoric.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

It was designed to test ARRC's ability to plan and command large-scale military operations involving about 100,000 personnel drawn from the UK and its Nato allies.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

All the kids—and I—finally convinced Mira that she should get checked out by real professional medical personnel before giving up on life.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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