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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Given her line of work, skirts and dresses are not part of her everyday wardrobe rotation.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
In his line of work, however, Hollywood still plays an important role.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Young professionals are trending toward more flexible careers, and this line of work allows that freedom to be supported.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Nobody in his former line of work ever does.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
In his line of work, however, Hollywood still plays an important role.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Young professionals are trending toward more flexible careers, and this line of work allows that freedom to be supported.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Nobody in his former line of work ever does.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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