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
Lai is set to become Hong Kong's first astronaut to fly to space, having previously worked in the Hong Kong Police Force before being selected as an astronaut candidate in 2024.
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 May 2026
They were all headed for college with big dreams, of working in healthcare or science or, in Bonez’s case, in a mortuary.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The Bruins went back to work in the bottom of the fourth as Alejandre walked and second baseman Kaniya Bragg was hit by a pitch to put two runners on with no outs.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Living Earth is outdoor arts series that works in conversation with conservation organizations, public parks, gardens, unique land projects, and cultural institutions to gather peoples of all ages to explore Los Angeles through live performances, workshops, and transformative outdoor adventures.
—Daily News, 23 May 2026
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 May 2026
They were all headed for college with big dreams, of working in healthcare or science or, in Bonez’s case, in a mortuary.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The Bruins went back to work in the bottom of the fourth as Alejandre walked and second baseman Kaniya Bragg was hit by a pitch to put two runners on with no outs.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Living Earth is outdoor arts series that works in conversation with conservation organizations, public parks, gardens, unique land projects, and cultural institutions to gather peoples of all ages to explore Los Angeles through live performances, workshops, and transformative outdoor adventures.
—Daily News, 23 May 2026
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20in. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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