work in
verb
worked in; working in; works in
1
: to insert or cause to penetrate by repeated or continued effort
2
: to interpose or insinuate gradually or unobtrusively
worked in a few topical jokes
Examples of work in in a Sentence
I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup.
managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork
Recent Examples on the Web
Our interns generally work in our newsroom from Monday to Thursday, with Friday acceptable as a hybrid in-market remote workday.
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Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
But in Los Angeles, she was also known for her passionate work in trying to preserve the city’s history.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025
Could Elizabethtown's system work in Louisville?
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025
Sweater vests aren’t just for fall anymore — celebrities are proving the wardrobe staple can work in every season.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
But in Los Angeles, she was also known for her passionate work in trying to preserve the city’s history.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025
Could Elizabethtown's system work in Louisville?
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025
Sweater vests aren’t just for fall anymore — celebrities are proving the wardrobe staple can work in every season.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for work in
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20in. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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