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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According to Kiley’s staff, more than 20,000 people had joined just 10 minutes into the town hall, leaving an untold amount of frustrated constituents without a connection.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacramento Bee,
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Last season, United had, on average, 811 full-time non-football staff, a league-high, with only Liverpool (782) coming anywhere close.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This approach would provide us with valuable insights into the necessity of our workforce.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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The statistics were grim—twenty-first-century males were, relative to their forefathers and their female contemporaries, much more likely to fall behind in school, drop out of college, languish in the workforce, or die by overdose or suicide.—
Andrew Marantz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On top of personnel turnover, agency alums had worried that tax filing season, which officially runs from January 27 through April 15, could be disrupted by DOGE’s efforts to get unprecedented access to IRS data systems.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, a personnel decision of this magnitude must get the attorney general’s approval, said Amichai Cohen, a senior research fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute think tank.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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Heather’s round-up of pics included the pool area overlooking hills and a large tennis court.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Guests can unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments, including body scrubs, massages and facials, while enjoying the serene atmosphere by the outdoor pool or on the beach.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Manpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manpower. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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