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Cadres often used to dress much more expensively, sporting flashy accessories like luxury watches and expensive belts.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2022

Cadres were ordered to watch a six-part documentary on the collapse of the Soviet Union, with a focus on the “bitter lessons” of Gorbachev’s leadership — which was released again in July.

From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2022

Cadres, who are generally civilians working in the public sector, are directed to attend important family events such as the naming of newborns, circumcisions, weddings and funerals of close relatives.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2018

Cadres, who are generally civilians working in the public sector, are directed to attend important family events such as the naming of newborns, circumcisions, weddings and funerals of close relatives.

From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2018

Cadres of expensive professionals—lawyers, accountants, computer gurus, helpline responders—drain vast sums of money from the economy to clarify poorly drafted text.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker