man power
noun
1
: power available from or supplied by the physical effort of human beings
2
usually manpower
: the total supply of persons available and fitted for service
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we're a little short on manpower today, so we'll need you to do some extra tasks
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As the threats facing the country have grown, the law-enforcement and intelligence agencies tasked with keeping the country safe have been dealing with a shortage of man power and expertise.
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Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
But is Aikman part of a new four-man power structure that includes Sullivan, Hafley and Daniel Sillman, Ross’ son-in-law who is also an executive with Ross’ Relevant company?
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Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Smith described how Axon is using body camera footage and AI to help police write the first transcript of police reports, saying the technology helps departments increase their man power.
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Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Running a complex private debt deal takes a lot of man power, but the delta of hours between a $50M process and a $500M process actually isn’t that wide.
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Don Muir,
Forbes,
3 Nov. 2024
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Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
But is Aikman part of a new four-man power structure that includes Sullivan, Hafley and Daniel Sillman, Ross’ son-in-law who is also an executive with Ross’ Relevant company?
—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Smith described how Axon is using body camera footage and AI to help police write the first transcript of police reports, saying the technology helps departments increase their man power.
—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Running a complex private debt deal takes a lot of man power, but the delta of hours between a $50M process and a $500M process actually isn’t that wide.
—
Don Muir,
Forbes,
3 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for man power
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“Man power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20power. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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