work to

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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For decades, its researchers have worked to develop groundbreaking tools to redefine how scientists visualize, understand and engineer matter at the atomic scale. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 In their rematch, he's been dogged by questions about his administration's work to replace a critical bridge in the state capital that was abruptly closed due to safety problems in 2023. ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 Unlike a one-time festival that an artist may miss because of scheduling or short notice, predictable programming gives artists time to prepare inventory and repeatedly introduce their work to potential collectors. Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026 The University of Queensland There is still a lot of work to do before this technology can be used in real rescue operations, but so far, the study proves that the concept is feasible. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for work to

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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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