line of work

Example Sentences

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Moreover, D.C.’s ease of accessibility for White House aspirants, given the line of work they’re already in, would be a plain cost efficiency for campaigns big and small.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

"In this line of work, at least the money is good."

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

In his line of work, however, Hollywood still plays an important role.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But Chelini—who chartered tankers for the state oil firm before working as a hostage negotiator for the country’s intelligence service—sees his old line of work returning if criminals are drawn back to Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“In that line of work there are as many dry holes as there are in the oil business.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin