legwork
Example Sentences
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But it isn’t straightforward, and it will require legwork.
From MarketWatch
Without doing the legwork about what ongoing volunteer roles get you into, Edelstein warns, “you can really get involved very quickly and deeper than you ever expected—in something that may not appeal to you.”
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
Leading up to the draft, Horn’s situation also required extra scouting legwork.
From Los Angeles Times
Experts said it is unrealistic to expect Californians to do that kind of legwork as they search for care for themselves or family members.
From Los Angeles Times
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