physical work
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Many of these volunteers, like me, are over 50: men who are aging, even old, taking on brutal physical work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Based in Palo Alto, Calif., Mind Robotics is building AI-powered robots that can perform physical work in Rivian automotive plants and other factories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
"Jen is incredible in the gym," adds Team GB women's skip Rebecca Morrison, who takes a slightly different view of the physical work.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
Hudson had to do extensive physical work to prepare to authentically represent Claire’s lived experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
In addition to harder physical work, secondary school students spent more time finding fault with themselves and one another.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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