beavers (away)

verb

present tense third-person singular of beaver (away)
as in struggles
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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  1. struggles
  2. labors
  3. strives
  4. works
Verb
  • Don’t wait until a leader is tapped on the shoulder to take a top job only to realize the leader struggles with collaboration or lacks executive presence.
    — Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Only the collision between Manette, Darnay and Carton unleashes a complex love triangle as both men fight for her love and Manette struggles over whom to choose.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of struggles
Verb
  • Every man and woman who labors in the construction industry deserves that.
    — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of labors
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  • First Tee is a youth development organization that strives to building strength of character in kids using the game of golf.
    — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The proposal to redevelop Corporate Woods comes at a time when the city strives to transform the area into a more walkable and vibrant space for residents, workers and visitors.
    — Taylor O'Connor August 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of strives
Verb
  • The spa is intimate rather than sprawling, but the combination of treatments, nail bar, gym, and quiet pool deck works well for a restorative stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Nina Smith, a former Buttigieg adviser who now works closely with progressive causes, disagreed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of works
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