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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Instead of treating production as a series of separate steps, the model is intended to create a smoother flow of materials, modules and work through the factory. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 During a recent rehearsal in Atlanta, Star worked through vocal exercises while moving around the room. Jamal Goss, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 The team works through the summer to get ready for opening in September, and most of the work happens at night to avoid the worst of the summer heat. Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026 Today, John Moffitt is running a growing, successful business, raising a young daughter, savoring the good days when things run smoothly, working through the days when the wireless gives out, or ingredients run out before the customers do. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2026.

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