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a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
on-the-job training teacher training
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Recent Examples of trainings
Details about what those trainings consisted of remained unclear.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The academy provides resources and hosts trainings to help educators learn about AI and integrate AI tools into their classrooms.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
While best known for film premieres and concerts, a significant portion of SXSW centers on its innovation track — a slate of panels, sessions, trainings and expos focused on developments in technology, politics, communication and the economy.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
That was just one of several security trainings in recent years, Gordon said.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
David Katz, a former DEA special agent and the CEO of Global Security Group, has long been a proponent of active shooter response trainings.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
At the same time, cuts to key contracts, trainings, equipment, maintenance and travel are reducing national preparedness and tanking morale at the agency, the current and former officials warned.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Various self-defense trainings for women are popping up throughout the country.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Van De Sampel received various medals during his time in the Air Force and has been certified in a number of different trainings offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to the news release.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The academy provides resources and hosts trainings to help educators learn about AI and integrate AI tools into their classrooms.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
While best known for film premieres and concerts, a significant portion of SXSW centers on its innovation track — a slate of panels, sessions, trainings and expos focused on developments in technology, politics, communication and the economy.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
That was just one of several security trainings in recent years, Gordon said.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
David Katz, a former DEA special agent and the CEO of Global Security Group, has long been a proponent of active shooter response trainings.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
At the same time, cuts to key contracts, trainings, equipment, maintenance and travel are reducing national preparedness and tanking morale at the agency, the current and former officials warned.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Various self-defense trainings for women are popping up throughout the country.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Van De Sampel received various medals during his time in the Air Force and has been certified in a number of different trainings offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to the news release.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
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The learning process involves no textbooks, no exercises, no memorization, no facts.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Blood and urine tests, Breathalyzers and field sobriety exercises, meanwhile, can help show if a driver is under the influence after a crash or traffic violation.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ythier reports that the practice is pursuing New York State CEU provider status and supports graduate field placements and undergraduate internships.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Even internships for college students have become harder to secure these days.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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In October, attorneys suing ICE for its arrest practices questioned the now-former head of ICE’s Denver field office about a prior Post analysis of the Berkeley data.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Families should consider making a nutritious snack available an hour or so before sports practices so children with that earlier lunch time have energy available to fuel activities.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Site Selection Magazine just ranked Illinois as the best state in the Midwest, and third nationally, for workforce development because of critical investments in higher education, apprenticeships and skill development.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Workforce advocates say career and technical training, apprenticeships and military service are becoming more important paths to living-wage jobs without the heavy student debt often tied to a four-year degree.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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