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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Kaye’s work in columns/analysis and sports feature writing has been honored by the North Carolina Press Association (NCPA).
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Charlotte Observer, 21 Dec. 2025
Small bistro tables dot the grounds, the perfect setting for morning coffee or catching up on work in the afternoon.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Al-Jash’ami now works in a small shop selling construction materials.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Beverly Pepper, a pioneering sculptor known for her monumental works in steel and stone, created a hilltop sculpture garden overlooking the town.
—Laura May Todd, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 21 Dec. 2025
Small bistro tables dot the grounds, the perfect setting for morning coffee or catching up on work in the afternoon.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Al-Jash’ami now works in a small shop selling construction materials.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Beverly Pepper, a pioneering sculptor known for her monumental works in steel and stone, created a hilltop sculpture garden overlooking the town.
—Laura May Todd, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20in. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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