as in works (for)
to be a servant for
why would you waste your time slaving for a boss you can't stand?
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For more traditional Vietnamese food, Phở Lụa, an alfresco dining spot, serves a warm chicken pho that makes for a hearty breakfast.—
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The plant delivered hundreds of thousands of vehicles annually and serves as a key export base for multiple markets.—
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15 Apr. 2026
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“Slaves (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaves%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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