work on

verb

worked on; working on; works on

transitive verb

1
: affect
worked on my sympathies
2
: to strive to influence or persuade

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The best coaches will set aside time to work on new drills, figure out lineups, game plan for future opponents, and many other things that go under the radar but can make-or-break a season. Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026 As the teams of scientists working on this puzzle concluded back in 2025, the errors and uncertainties are over on the theoretical side, and until better calculations are performed, the experimental results cannot be used to draw such a sweeping and revolutionary conclusion. Big Think, 19 Mar. 2026 Meta is already working on the next generation of these glasses. Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 Adolescence co-creator and star Stephen Graham was awarded Best Actor for his role and his work on Disney+ series A Thousand Blows, while Erin Doherty won Best Actress for her work in the same tow shows. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026 Pairing with technology More specialized counters come with compatible software or an app that works on different devices, such as smartphones or computers. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 Composer Ludwig Göransson has won two of his three Best Original Score Oscars for his work on Coogler’s films. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026 Specifics still need to be finalized over the next few weeks as lawyers on both sides work on the new CBA. Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026 Dell announced a return-to-office policy last year requiring employees who live near an office to work on-site five days a week. Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Work on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20on. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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