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manpower

[man-pou-er] / ˈmænˌpaʊ ər /
NOUN
laborers
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Chen said that the company’s robots will supplement human manpower, not replace it.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 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

The maneuvers put a heavy burden on Taiwan’s navy, which is far smaller than China’s and is battling manpower shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 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

Not only did all those police act as a deterrent, but they also provided the manpower to imprison criminals who might have otherwise gone uncaught.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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