legwork
Example Sentences
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Soon-to-be graduates say it has taken a lot of legwork to land job offers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
But it isn’t straightforward, and it will require legwork.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025
While lawyers and their staff do much of the legwork for trial preparation, a client works with their attorneys to help formulate a defense.
From Salon • Oct. 11, 2025
Leading up to the draft, Horn’s situation also required extra scouting legwork.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025
“Don’t worry; I won’t say a word. You just concentrate on getting better. I’ll do the legwork and you can help with the revisions and fact-checking, okay?”
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
