toiled

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Before becoming a delivery driver, he toiled for nearly two years in factories, working 12-hour shifts while making about $170 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

As Rangers, then Celtic, toiled under the mis-management of Russell Martin and Nancy, the Hearts story really took flight.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

British officials have toiled behind the scenes to lobby the Trump administration on Ukraine and Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

While Epstein, Evans, and Preston toiled on the group’s behalf, Sir George’s dogged curation of The Beatles’ sound will ensure a listenership across the centuries.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

She toiled painfully up the steps, shapeless, breathing heavily.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner