legwork
noun
leg·work
ˈleg-ˌwərk 
also ˈlāg-
: active physical work (as in gathering information) that forms the basis of more creative or mentally exacting work (such as writing a book)
Examples of legwork in a Sentence
I wrote the article myself, but my assistant gathered the information and did most of the other legwork.
Recent Examples on the Web
The connect-the-dots legwork that allows a warped order to emerge from the chaos?
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
Then our vetted testers did the, well, legwork to see how the machines perform mile after mile.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 28 June 2024
To save you the legwork, here’s our guide to the best restaurants and where to eat in Changi Airport.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
Then our vetted testers did the, well, legwork to see how the machines perform mile after mile.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 28 June 2024
To save you the legwork, here’s our guide to the best restaurants and where to eat in Changi Airport.
—Audrey Phoon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2024
True Fit’s Gen AI does all the heavy lifting and legwork, analyzing and consolidating data from many sources, so shoppers don’t have to.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
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“Legwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legwork. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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legwork
noun
leg·work
ˈleg-ˌwərk
: the work involved in gathering information
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