work on

verb

worked on; working on; works on

transitive verb

1
: affect
worked on my sympathies
2
: to strive to influence or persuade

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Seeing the property through her eyes, as someone who has worked on the grounds for over 11 years, offers a truly soulful look at how the resort protects its residents. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026 In the new film, Yana Radeva stars as an archaeologist working on a dig in Svilengrad, a small town on the Bulgarian border. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 May 2026 Some startups have experimented with bringing in candidates to work on site for a half a day. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 The ones that made the cut held up throughout a full day, were buildable, and worked on a variety of skin types. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 28 May 2026 Williams has worked on staffs at Eastside (2021-23), Flowery Branch (2024) and Piedmont Academy (2025). Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 May 2026 During that time, crews are expected to wrap up work on the new on- and off-ramps, Youmans said. Rose Evans updated May 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026 This ad hoc committee is working on new composition policies for the Metro Board, as the county is expected to expand its Board of Supervisors from five to nine members by 2032, which will also boost the Metro board from 13 to 17 members. City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 2026 This illegible language continues to distinguish his works on a global level. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 May 2026

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“Work on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20on. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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