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Recent Examples of lifework
Spreading that message is Bigtree’s lifework.
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Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
Four years after Farmer’s death, Clinton reflects on preserving her mentor’s lifework in health care and remembers his tender tenacity.
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Chelsea Clinton,
Vanity Fair,
24 Feb. 2026
How an accident led to a career Pruitt came to his lifework literally by accident.
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Debra Utacia Krol,
The Arizona Republic,
20 Nov. 2024
From a restricted viewing area not far away, Louise Prockter, a graceful scientist with sandy hair, glanced at a countdown clock and then back at the rocket, which carried her lifework.
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David W. Brown,
The New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2024
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
Four years after Farmer’s death, Clinton reflects on preserving her mentor’s lifework in health care and remembers his tender tenacity.
—
Chelsea Clinton,
Vanity Fair,
24 Feb. 2026
How an accident led to a career Pruitt came to his lifework literally by accident.
—
Debra Utacia Krol,
The Arizona Republic,
20 Nov. 2024
From a restricted viewing area not far away, Louise Prockter, a graceful scientist with sandy hair, glanced at a countdown clock and then back at the rocket, which carried her lifework.
—
David W. Brown,
The New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifework
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Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.
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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
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Fortunately, anticipating the tastes of strangers has become something of a vocation.
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Businesspeople have visited schools to help students explore other routes, including community college and vocations such as HVAC technicians.
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The automaker gets top ratings for such professions as automotive engineer and data scientist.
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The path into the legal profession no longer runs through legal institutions.
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During the two decades of American occupation, Afghanistan experienced a sort of peace, one in which women could be educated, work as professionals, and even serve in the military.
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The study, covering 100 in-demand occupations, reveals that job satisfaction stems not from low stress, but a combination of strong compensation, meaningful work and supportive workplace cultures.
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The traditional concept of professional security, once anchored in stable, full-time employment and institutional safeguards, is fundamentally outdated.
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David Card, who won a Nobel Prize in 2021 for his work on this subject, documented that this inflow actually prompted a significant increase in new business investment and thus led to a surge in new employment.
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Cat personalities are formed over time due to their genetic background and living environment.
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In March 2026, the 28-year-old ended up moving into a guesthouse on 75-year-old Tom Ward's property, and what began as a practical living arrangement quickly turned into an unlikely bond that has captivated hundreds of thousands on TikTok.
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Their 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth began with the roaring ignition of SLS's four RS-25 engines and two massive solid rocket boosters (SRBs).
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The video explores how robotic missions, lunar resources, nuclear power, and advanced spacecraft systems are laying the foundation for future human missions.
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Walton had found his calling in the courts and lawyers, then as now, often dabbled in politics.
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Peterson gave credit to catcher Carson Kelly’s game calling, which required the two getting up to speed quickly without the lefty having thrown a bullpen that would’ve given Kelly an idea in person of how his stuff moves.
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“Lifework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifework. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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