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work through

phrasal verb

worked through; working through; works through
: to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant) successfully
He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression.

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By working through consumer advocacy groups to negotiate cash prices and by taking advantage of policies on pricing transparency, patients would have a personal stake in their health and be more informed consumers. Kim-Lien Nguyen, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2025 There’s a big difference between someone looking for support around everyday stress and someone working through trauma or more significant mental health struggles. Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025 During their incarceration, Savannah met with officials in Washington, attended conservative events including CPAC, and worked through formal clemency channels. Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025 McCarthy is working through the NFL's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury during Week 12's loss to the Green Bay Packers. Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for work through

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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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