work
Usage
Example Sentences
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She said her employer had been supportive but "societally" she felt pressure to go back to work.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
While federal officials declined to comment on the claim itself, some stressed that Phillips’ work record is otherwise standard, leaving observers to reconcile the unusual story with his professional background.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Another soldier happened to be a fan of Mauldin’s work: Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe—Patton’s boss.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
However, the health element of universal credit, paid to claimants whose disability restricts their ability to work, is being halved.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“Of course I remember! A beautiful watch, Corrie! A joy to work on. Very old, only he’d let dust get into it. A fine watch must be kept clean, my dear!”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
