working over

Example Sentences

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She said drivers were "working over their hours" as they used alternative routes, adding that the closure, which began on Monday afternoon, was impacting many businesses in the area.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

“People will naturally continue working over the holiday period but more at their own speed as they have lots of family commitments to juggle,” Cadwallader said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

“There’s been an increase in the number of people working over the age of 65 and even into their 70s,” said Nari Rhee, director of the Retirement Security Program at the UC Berkeley Labor Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2024

It charts a path and timeline to get the pact working over the next two years, with targets that the EU and member countries should reach.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

“You do not have guest-*,” she said haughtily, really working over the final s.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols