do the work of
Example Sentences
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The private security forces that some shippers engage today to prevent piracy could do the work of privateers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
"We have to do the work of people, not the work of politicians," he said.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
"It's the opportunity to do the work of a Senedd properly and Wales deserves no less than that," she added as the sound of construction work echoed around us.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026
At her new job, she uses AI coding tools, but she feels like she has to do the work of three developers.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025
“You knew Pa had a heart attack; he’s not been himself since. Ma’s tolerable, and Jenny’s fine. We do the work of the farm together, Jenny and me.”
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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