dirty work

Example Sentences

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And then the dirty work for 2028 would begin.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 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

After all, they can’t let the Russians do all the dirty work; actually, the Russians aren’t doing anything at the moment either.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank