work at
phrasal verb
worked at; working at; works at
: to make an effort to do (something) better
She has been working (harder) at controlling her temper.
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The film wouldn't have been possible without Smith's own experiences working at a New Jersey gas station, the very Quick-Stop featured in the first film, owned by Tarlochen Thapar.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
About 120 full-time employees are expected to work at the rehabilitation hospital, according to an Encompass Health spokesperson.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Nov. 2025
Pham spent a few years working at Starbucks as both a barista and a manager and leaned on those experiences when designing their at-home coffee setup.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025
Mike agrees to help Ron out and tail Braccon at a pub crawl that evening, while Ron is putting in some husband work at a dinner party to get out of the doghouse with Barb.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
About 120 full-time employees are expected to work at the rehabilitation hospital, according to an Encompass Health spokesperson.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Nov. 2025
Pham spent a few years working at Starbucks as both a barista and a manager and leaned on those experiences when designing their at-home coffee setup.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025
Mike agrees to help Ron out and tail Braccon at a pub crawl that evening, while Ron is putting in some husband work at a dinner party to get out of the doghouse with Barb.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Work at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20at. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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