as in working (for)
to be a servant for
why would you waste your time slaving for a boss you can't stand?
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Brady was notably complimentary of Kubiak while serving as the Fox Sports analyst during the NFC Championship Game last Sunday between the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams.—
MARK ANDERSON,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026 -
Duggan, 38, was the Packers’ linebackers coach for a single season after serving as a defensive assistant to Hafley with Green Bay in 2024.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Slaving (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaving%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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