toiled

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

After a stellar career at USC, pitcher Chris Clarke toiled for six years in baseball’s minor leagues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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 he was not at his absolute best and toiled positionally at times in the closing frames, his ability to turn things around against Zhao was testimony to his granite match-play.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

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

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner