line of work
noun phrase
: the work that a person does regularly in order to earn money : job
He's in a dangerous line of work.
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In her line of work as an Executive Director leading one of the largest certification agencies in the country, Alexander has a front row seat to the transformative benefits of certification programs when access is intentional.
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Ronny Maye, Essence, 29 Dec. 2025
The on-screen couple’s storyline left off with them trying to adopt a child, but their application was denied due to their line of work.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Angel is a low-energy downer who doesn’t seem suited to this line of work.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Others found a new line of work.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
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Ronny Maye, Essence, 29 Dec. 2025
The on-screen couple’s storyline left off with them trying to adopt a child, but their application was denied due to their line of work.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Angel is a low-energy downer who doesn’t seem suited to this line of work.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Others found a new line of work.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for line of work
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“Line of work.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20work. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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