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manpower

[man-pou-er] / ˈmænˌpaʊ ər /
NOUN
laborers
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DWP officials concede they’re hampered by budget restraints, manpower limitations, long project timelines and the sizable footprint of the repairs needed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Mobilising manpower is a priority, and Drapatyi will also be expected to tackle the corruption that touches all levels of the army, from conscription officers to defence procurement.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Coast Guard, meanwhile, has struggled with outdated ships, slower-than-expected production of new vessels, and a manpower shortage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

"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

Campbell could not disagree with Europeans’ condescending view of American science as a backwater rich in money and manpower but poor in theoretical understanding.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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