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
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Artists work in a variety of mediums, including paint, printmaking, paper, pastel, textiles, glass jewelry, ship building and more.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2025
Leopold worked in Nazi Germany's Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda.
—David Martin, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
The longtime actor began working in Hollywood in the late 1970s and slowly rose to fame following his role in ER.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
The couple believes the Lord works in mysterious ways.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2025
Leopold worked in Nazi Germany's Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda.
—David Martin, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
The longtime actor began working in Hollywood in the late 1970s and slowly rose to fame following his role in ER.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
The couple believes the Lord works in mysterious ways.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20in. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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