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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a former staff" is not correct in standard English usage.
The correct expression would be "a former staff member" or "former staff."
Example: "As a former staff member of the organization, I have valuable insights to share."
Alternatives: "an ex-employee" or "a previous staff member."
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Graham is a former staff writer for The Washington Post.
Julie Scelfo is a former staff writer for The Times.
Bryan Curtis is a former staff writer at Grantland.
Not for mayor, even though a former staff member, Anthony D. Weiner, is on the ballot.
Lauren Etter is a former staff reporter at the Wall Street Journal.
A former staff member has accused him of shoving her and breaking her glasses.
Merrell Noden '78 is a former staff writer at Sports Illustrated and a frequent PAW contributor.
He is a former staff reporter for the Missoula Independent, Montana's largest newsweekly.
He visits a former staff member of the National ReviewNthe ailing James Burnham & his wife, Marcia.
Libby Copeland Libby Copeland is a former staff writer for The Washington Post.
He is a former staff writer for Grantland and a former senior writer for MTV News.
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