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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Other responses to the post advised the OP to seek counseling to help work through her emotions about the situation — and maybe even help foster reconnection with her husband’s family.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
David Branch, a sector manager at the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, said that the ripple effects are still working through the supply chain.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Faison and his girlfriend broke up because of the cheating, but, sharing a child, the two still lived together and were trying to work through their relationship, the girlfriend told police.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The state rescinded a round-one grant in the same amount in September, because Palomar, working through its charitable foundation, was unable to meet a 10% funding match for the award.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
David Branch, a sector manager at the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, said that the ripple effects are still working through the supply chain.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Faison and his girlfriend broke up because of the cheating, but, sharing a child, the two still lived together and were trying to work through their relationship, the girlfriend told police.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The state rescinded a round-one grant in the same amount in September, because Palomar, working through its charitable foundation, was unable to meet a 10% funding match for the award.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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