manpower

Example Sentences

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"They don't have the manpower to get her out," the woman says.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

If the military still falls short of its manpower needs, politicians say, they may resort to compulsory military service, which was suspended in 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

"It is alarming that militants, with coordinated manpower and strategic acumen, have now reached the provincial capital," he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

With the city facing a budget crunch, police officials and union leaders have warned that less resources and manpower risks causing an uptick in crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

“I would think so. The PSFs don’t have the manpower to launch a full hunt for us, but I’m positive they’ve put two and two together about what you are.”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken