work in

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as in to infiltrate
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork

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Recent Examples of work in The lawsuit describes one instance in which Manford was working in her office and a coworker handed her a notebook, according to the lawsuit. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025 The ruling permits the government to revoke the legal status that had allowed migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to live and work in the U.S. Walmart is asking stories nationwide to begin identifying other workers whose work authorization may soon be expiring, Bloomberg reported. Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 Initially, each production company had its own space, one for puppets in Barcelona, another for sets in Valencia, some decor and 3D face modeling from Chile, puppet work in France. Jamie Lang, Variety, 6 June 2025 Michelle Randolph, known for her work in the Taylor Sheridan series 1923 and Landman, is in talks to star in Malibu, a horror thriller that Tod Williams will direct for Screen Gems. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for work in
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Verb
  • Merely insert a capsule, select a strength, and then press a button to create a cocktail, such as a martini, daiquiri, and more in just a few seconds.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • He was inserted into the game with a 2-0 count, one runner on and one out in the seventh inning against Corona.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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  • The series stars Emily VanCamp as a mysterious outsider who infiltrates Hampton’s high society to take down the people responsible for destroying her life.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 3 June 2025
  • The hope for the final season may lies in the ongoing outside mission to infiltrate the headquarters.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
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  • Since the appointment of Miguel Cardoso at the end of last year, the Portuguese coach has introduced more defensive discipline and a greater focus on set pieces.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 7 June 2025
  • These regulations introduced the filing of a new Form 708 to report these transfers-noncompliance subjects the recipients to significant penalties.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • Some shower caps use materials that can allow a certain amount of water to worm its way through, which entirely defeats the purpose of wearing the cap in the first place.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • The pair share a complicated relationship from the early episodes of Season 1, where Sauron, disguised as a helpless traveler, wormed his way into her heart and good graces.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 May 2025
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  • But eventually, the neighbor realized Mystery had been sneaking out against his wishes, as Mystery is an indoor cat only.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
  • The Pacers, meanwhile, have solidified themselves as title contenders after sneaking their way into the conference finals last year.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Based on my firm's analysis, in April 2025, traditional indices moved in different directions: The Dow Jones declined by 3.28% and the S&P 500 slipped 1.10%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.90%.
    Arthur Mouratov, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • The defense did slip slightly last year — from first to 13th in adjusted efficiency — and that’s in part because Iowa State wasn’t as physical and deep up front.
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • Paved trails wind through Coffee Creek, offering a peaceful summer backdrop for walking, biking, or enjoying local wildlife.
    Prime Development Land Company, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
  • Such cases tend to be long and winding roads, with no charges or even suggestions thereof at this point.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025

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