roles

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These “backdoor” references have long played a role in hiring, especially for senior roles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Previously announced to join the series - although details of their roles have been kept under wraps for now - are Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

How did you feel about taking on all those roles?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Others are promised roles as drivers or clerks, or that the contract will last "just one year".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But the formation of the women’s air regiments was kept quiet at first, because very few other women were being taken into the army in combat roles yet.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein