work through

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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Weiss had to work through a rash of injuries that forced him to juggle his lineup all season. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The next step is sustaining that work through the heavier demands of a season. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 Finally, chatbots can help someone work through difficult reading material in a foreign language. — Antonio Perez-Nunez, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 The district will also work through attrition and retirement options with employees, Schulte said. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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