as in labored
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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OpenAI’s attorneys painted Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman as humble startup founders who labored to build OpenAI while Musk was largely absent.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026 -
All three women labored in Girard’s household to mend his stockings, run his household’s daily activities and maintain his home.—
Emily J. Whitted,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2026
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After the fact, Mattel struggled to launch a popular action figure based on original IP.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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And Russia has struggled to replenish its military ranks amid horrific casualties on the Ukrainian front line.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, the Victorville Fire Department, and the Apple Valley Fire District worked together to fight the blaze, which burned 19 acres and is 50% contained as of late Saturday afternoon.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Martinez easily worked her way into the box and slotted the ball home to allow the Spirit to retake the lead at 3-2.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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“Beavered (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beavered%20%28away%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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