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manpower

[man-pou-er] / ˈmænˌpaʊ ər /
NOUN
laborers
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Grant used the destruction of railroads and logistical networks, and superior manpower, to smother the Confederacy during his 1864 Wilderness Campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

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

"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

The Germans no longer had the manpower to make up for their losses, while more and more Allied divisions were moving up to the frontlines.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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