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manpower

[man-pau-er] / ˈmænˌpaʊ ər /
NOUN
laborers
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With thousands of DNA profiles to process, fragmented remains and limited technical capacity and manpower, experts warn matching bodies to families could take weeks.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The decisive variable in the war remains military manpower, said Gady, including whether Putin will launch a large-scale mobilization in the coming months to redouble his ground campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 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

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

That August, nearly a year after buying the houses, Greenberg’s lawyer asked the city to extend his client's deadline for making repairs, citing insufficient manpower to get the job done.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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