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resume

[ri-zoom] / rɪˈzum /


résumé


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Before 1994, it was rare to see an American playing for a major club in Europe; this summer more than two-thirds of the players on the U.S. team have that on their résumé.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Campaign strategists love to tout a military record, a blue-collar résumé, small-business ownership, and a life of family and faith, in part because they suggest qualities that bode well for a political leader.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Not every boss is such a straight shooter, so try to remember that the skills you develop early in your career are more important than the brands you list on your résumé.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Duncan’s résumé is unusual for a court clerk: He spent 26 years in prison, from 1985 to 2011, for a murder he did not commit.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Trevor clicked back over to the website and we stared at her résumé.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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