dirty work

Example Sentences

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Instead, it’s better to humor him by pursuing it and letting some element of the legal system—a judge, a grand jury—do the dirty work of keeping the rule of law at least somewhat intact.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2026

Thanks to recent advancements, some recyclers are now employing machines to do this dirty work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Cybersecurity experts are warning that artificial intelligence agents, widely considered the next frontier in the generative AI revolution, could wind up getting hijacked and doing the dirty work for hackers.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

Ekitike's contribution deserves a deeper look because he is a tireless nuisance to opposition defences, willing to do the dirty work as well as grab the goalscoring glory.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

We just took off in our dirty work clothes and Wellington boots with our farm baskets on our heads.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo