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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The Congolese refugee arrested arriving at work A Congolese woman settled in the Twin Cities area in November 2024 with refugee status, working in the hospitality business as the breadwinner for her husband and four children.
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Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Petrashek and Kilander will work in their respective roles until July 31, 2027, when White and Wagner's terms were due to end.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The season spotlights artists of many sorts, including those who work in movies.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
But experts say the power of numbers can work in your favor.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci,sarah Jackson, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
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Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Petrashek and Kilander will work in their respective roles until July 31, 2027, when White and Wagner's terms were due to end.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The season spotlights artists of many sorts, including those who work in movies.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
But experts say the power of numbers can work in your favor.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci,sarah Jackson, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20in. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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