do the work of
Example Sentences
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Major tech companies have conducted mass layoffs over the last year, often citing the growing ability of AI tools to do the work of hundreds or even thousands of software engineers.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Tech leaders have portrayed the role of human software engineers as a human in the loop, overseeing and verifying AI agents that do the work of coders.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
The issue is whether we are willing to do the work of raising them within it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
"We have to do the work of people, not the work of politicians," he said.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
I will do the work of two people, if necessary three.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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