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worked up

[wurkt-uhp] / ˈwɜrktˈʌp /


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Nevertheless, I worked up my courage and said, “Hi, my name is Nick. I love your hat. I have one just like it!”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

He was much more worked up about the golf carts and electric scooters around town, which he thought would inevitably lead to some kid getting hurt.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Like Jobs, Cook chose a longtime Apple employee that worked up the ranks to become a senior leader.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Whatever remarks have been exchanged, they've clearly worked up until now.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The chores were done, our bellies were full, and the mosquitoes hadn’t worked up much of an appetite yet.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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