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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

Even before becoming defence chief, Fedorov spent much of the war promoting advanced technology, like drones, as a way to offset Ukraine's shortages in manpower, money and ammunition.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 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

"Military forced conscription became the main challenging factor for us on the battlefield as it enabled the military with limitless manpower," he explains as he takes his men on patrol in the sweltering heat.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

“They don’t require much manpower, but we grow and raise things in large quantities there—animals, raw material for fabric, wheat, and so on.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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