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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Photograph by David Surowiecki In the Reviews and Criticism category, the prize went to a trio of pieces by the former staff writer Parul Sehgal.—
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
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Demetrius Simms Demetrius Simms is a digital staff writer at Robb Report.—
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These include workforce reductions, the closure of internal departments, and adjustments to telephone services.—
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In December, The New York Times reported that Sotheby’s laid off more than 100 of its employees around the world, the equivalent of about 6 percent of its workforce.—
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The Food and Drug Administration discovered that some of the administration’s aggressive layoffs left the agency without key personnel.—
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Divers from both teams immediately jumped into action, as did medical personnel onsite.—
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Because the Attorney General has chosen to proceed in this way, Mr. Mangione’s Due Process rights have already been violated and the manner in which the Government has acted has prejudiced the grand jury pool and has corrupted the grand jury process.—
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The main container has enough space for all your rafts and pool toys.—
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“Manpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manpower. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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