work through

verb

worked through; working through; works through
: to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant) successfully
He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression.

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The company's shares have struggled because biotechnology customers spent much of the past two years working through excess inventory accumulated during the pandemic. Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Construction projects complete in half the time with teams able to work through the night safely. Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 July 2026 However, some high water levels will continue until the previous heavy rainfall works through the waterways. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 Now taking blood thinners and heart medication while working through cardiac rehabilitation, Homenuk is slowly returning to exercise and rebuilding his confidence. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for work through

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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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