work through
phrasal 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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Your success may depend on working through self-worth issues.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
And the Buckeyes are working through some kinks in an offense that turns from conservative to aggressive in random segments of the game.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Guerrero, the West Sacramento mayor, said there is still time to work through alternatives to keep access unfettered on the Yolo Causeway.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
While some have since returned to duty, others — including squad boss Matt Nichols and firefighter Andrew Brown — are still working through recovery.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
And the Buckeyes are working through some kinks in an offense that turns from conservative to aggressive in random segments of the game.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Guerrero, the West Sacramento mayor, said there is still time to work through alternatives to keep access unfettered on the Yolo Causeway.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
While some have since returned to duty, others — including squad boss Matt Nichols and firefighter Andrew Brown — are still working through recovery.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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