work through
phrasal verb
worked through; working through; works through
: to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant) successfully
He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression.
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Marlon Wayans: The comedian talks about working through loss — including the death of his parents — by finding humor in everything.
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 8 June 2024
This group of plants is thought to work through these bioactive plant chemicals, which may have estrogen-like activity.
—Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024
Advertisement Crews worked through the afternoon to repair the pipe and restore water, which had been shut down for 42 customers, said North County Fire Protection District Capt. John Choi.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
So there's a lot of time for people to work through some of the details on this, and obviously making sure that the Title IX stuff gets dealt with is part of that.
—Justine Kenin, NPR, 30 May 2024
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 8 June 2024
This group of plants is thought to work through these bioactive plant chemicals, which may have estrogen-like activity.
—Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024
Advertisement Crews worked through the afternoon to repair the pipe and restore water, which had been shut down for 42 customers, said North County Fire Protection District Capt. John Choi.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
So there's a lot of time for people to work through some of the details on this, and obviously making sure that the Title IX stuff gets dealt with is part of that.
—Justine Kenin, NPR, 30 May 2024
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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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