work to
phrasal verb
worked to; working to; works to
chiefly British
: to work within the limits of (something)
We have to work to a very tight budget.
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Their soft, silky fabric, combined with a cropped hem, adds chic elegance to any outfit, pairing well with any shoe and top, from dressy blouses and sandals for work to casual T-shirts and chunky sneakers for a quick coffee run.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
From a physiological standpoint, exercising works to break down the muscle with the intention of rebuilding it.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Investigators are working to compile a psychological profile and a motive is still under investigation.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Lawnmower parenting, sometimes also known as snowplow parenting, involves parents who work to clear away any obstacles in their child’s path.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
From a physiological standpoint, exercising works to break down the muscle with the intention of rebuilding it.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Investigators are working to compile a psychological profile and a motive is still under investigation.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Lawnmower parenting, sometimes also known as snowplow parenting, involves parents who work to clear away any obstacles in their child’s path.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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