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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Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Speciesism is simply the next frontier of compassion, and many of us are already working to dismantle it.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
In the aftermath of Jamall Brown’s death, Schultz noted, administrators began working to address insufficient security checks.
—Christopher Damien, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Detectives are also working to identify any suspects or vehicles connected to the shooting.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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