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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Sandy now serves as minister of works and public assets.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
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The Boundary House is another popular spot that serves fresh surf and turf dishes along with pastas and sandwiches.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Slaves (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaves%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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