work something out
Example Sentences
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They now say she owes $130,000 and she has to work something out immediately or they’ll put a lien on her house, which is a great place in a beach town.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
He is sure he’ll work something out, though.
From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025
"As long as they have good work ethic, and they're polite and respectful, we'll work something out," he added.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025
I don’t know why the Rams and Cooper Kupp couldn’t work something out.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2025
“We were sure we could work something out, but even with her wedding jewelry, the tractor, the television...Even if we sold them all, it wouldn’t be enough. Not even close.”
From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed
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