as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
we're a little short on manpower today, so we'll need you to do some extra tasks
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Noun
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Virtually the entire Indiana playing, coaching and medical staff surrounded him on the court once he got hurt.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025 -
In just two weeks, Bee and the BAX staff managed to arrange an even grander showcase at Bushwick nightclub House of Yes, which routinely hosts professional drag shows.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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This reality is particularly concerning given that, according to the WEF’s report, women make up nearly half of the global workforce, yet hold less than a third of senior leadership roles.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Farms, hotels and restaurants press Trump to exempt their businesses from immigration raids As confusion swirls around whether Trump will exempt farms and other businesses from immigration raids, businesses are emphasizing the importance of their immigrant workforce.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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That included 263 civilians and 154 security force personnel, the group added.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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News of a personnel change at the top has caused shares in housebuilder Berkeley Group to sink in end-of-week trading.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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With Intex’s easy lock system, the pool is ready for water in just 60 minutes, and the frame pieces snap together with no extra tools required.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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For more casual daytime dining, the Seascape terrace, adjacent to the main pool, offers a more relaxed cuisine, including Caprese salads, burgers, and pasta.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Manpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manpower. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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