manual labor
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When he came to the U.S. from Costa Rica about 40 years ago, he did manual labor during wine harvests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
Everyone, regardless of their background or status, was expected to work, and manual labor was honorable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
In the 1970s, when the current rules were written, the official said, many more jobs involved manual labor, but in the internet age that isn’t true anymore.
From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025
Gluesenkamp Perez’s roundabout response — about respecting people who do manual labor, building community — petered out in a small sigh.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2024
In early 1977, the authorities announced the end of manual labor.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
