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work at

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worked at; working at; works at

Definition of work at

: to make an effort to do (something) better She has been working (harder) at controlling her temper.

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“Work at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20at. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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