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legwork

[leg-wurk] / ˈlɛgˌwɜrk /










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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

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 • Mar. 20, 2025

Even if you do some of the legwork yourself, always rely on the agent’s expertise for negotiating.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2024

Anyway, Dad has been asking questions lately that require a little more legwork around the house.

From "Doing Time Online" by Jan Siebold




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