worked up
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It was sometime in 2019 when Goldhaber and his frequent collaborator Isa Mazzei first worked up a pitch after being approached by executives at Legendary Entertainment about the project.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The group worked up a policy to try to address a homelessness crisis that seemed to be spiraling out of control in Albuquerque, but also in cities all over the country.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Whatever remarks have been exchanged, they've clearly worked up until now.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
Upon arriving in China, Koh worked up to 16 hours a day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
But when she got worked up about something, she tended to take it out on the rugs, floors, and furniture, and any dirt that might be harbored therein.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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