manpower

Example Sentences

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"It's an extremely critical situation because there's a serious lack of help in terms of machinery and manpower," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

Seven federal agencies — including the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Aviation Administration — committed significant resources and manpower.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Would an infusion of paper money not, at least, have softened the price-chopping transition to steam from sail, to rails from horses and to machinery from manpower?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

His ideas grew more ambitious, but he didn't have the equipment, money or manpower to film them - so taught himself animation using YouTube tutorials.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The manpower needs created by the six-year war generated several emancipation schemes whereby slaves would be freed and their owners compensated in return for enlistment for the duration of the conflict.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis