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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Matt grows increasingly irritated when Sarah’s friends belittle his line of work — something that Rogen has experienced first-hand in real life while raising money with his wife for their Alzheimer’s charity.
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 12 June 2025
On the other side of an ocean, the friend was making waves in his own line of work and wanted to share some good news.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 July 2025
As in any other line of work, the owners are the ultimate decision-makers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Dubins, who practiced law for about 10 months before discovering padel, won’t rule out returning to that line of work someday.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 12 June 2025
On the other side of an ocean, the friend was making waves in his own line of work and wanted to share some good news.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 July 2025
As in any other line of work, the owners are the ultimate decision-makers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Dubins, who practiced law for about 10 months before discovering padel, won’t rule out returning to that line of work someday.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 17 June 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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