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handiwork

noun

ˈhan-di-ˌwərk

Definition of handiwork

as in production

something produced by physical or intellectual effort proud of his handiwork, he was certain that the birdhouse would win first place in its category

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Recent Examples of handiwork The fountain is the handiwork of WET Design, which is behind many of Disney's fountain shows and was founded by a group of its former designers. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 The household hums with collective energy and vibrates with handiwork, intention, love. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026 And its demise was clearly the handiwork of that fearsome galactic wind. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 10 June 2026 That’s some clear, concise handiwork for an 11-year-old. — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for handiwork

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By late May, Iran had restarted drone production and was replacing missile sites and launchers destroyed earlier in the war, sources told CNN.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Jaen city and surrounding Olive groves and trees, Jaen is known as the Olive Oil capital producing around 25% of global supply and over half of Spain's olive oil production.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of production

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The tariff will apply to a host of Brazilian products, but will exempt certain major exports including coffee, beef, avocados, Brazil nuts, petroleum oils and aircraft parts, according to a notice published by the Office of the USTR.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Highline Warren manufactures and distributes aftermarket products for automotive maintenance.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of product

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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
The hours between finishing work for the day and going out to dinner are the calm before the storm.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of work

Noun

Favorable rainfall trends across major producing nations, including Spain, have paved the way for a solid global yield for the upcoming harvest, Valdés said, consolidating a more robust and balanced global supply.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Across Wall Street, one of the first orders of an analyst’s day is to check the performance of longer-term Treasuries and the yields on them, which indicate investors’ perceptions of risk.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 July 2026

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