worked out
Example Sentences
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However, if someone wants to put all groceries on their credit card — I’ve had friends volunteer to do this in order to get points — that has also worked out well, in my experience.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
If I really feel like I’ve got it all worked out and I’m in control, we’re doing something wrong.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
While she worked out each fraudster's true intentions before parting with any cash, she said: "I'll never, ever go on a dating website again. I just don't know where you're meant to meet genuine people."
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Some of the other 489 IPOs worked out nicely, too, but the overall picture of a diversified internet portfolio was dismal, despite Amazon’s phenomenal performance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“Well, I see my little scheme worked out just fine. We got the dirty traitor, didn’t we, Fangburn, my old mate?”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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