as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort
he's been beavering away at the various courses for his dinner party all day long, hoping to impress his new friends
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Verb
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Kreider, who dealt with injuries last season with the New York Rangers, has labored.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
14 May 2026 -
When Cale Makar was clearly laboring in the final couple of games of this series, Kulak and Brent Burns were outstanding.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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In April, Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo proved to be an effective outlet as Chelsea struggled to cope with their pace.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Family members said Ross is still struggling with memory gaps and emotional distress following her detention.—
Jade le Deley,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was always expected to live a quiet life — but she’s sent on an entirely different path when her mother, a general in the military, orders her to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become dragon riders, the elite of Navarre.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Vision Zero is the initiative striving to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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They’re also made with clean lines and a straight, wide-leg fit, resulting in a crisp appearance that works for the office or even a Hamptons weekend.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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There are plenty of suite options that work well for families, baby gear like cribs and high chairs are available, and all restaurants have kids menus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Beaver (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaver%20%28away%29. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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