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 newcomer starts its own cycle from scratch, working through each of those same phases in sequence. Omar Kardoudi june 21, New Atlas, 21 June 2026 Lauzon said artists have reported new customers showing up to their art fairs after discovering their work through the machine, and some have landed larger commissions as a result. Ray Campos, CBS News, 20 June 2026 Marc and his advisor worked through the night. Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 The artist also sees her work through a feminist lens. Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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