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as in to insert
to put among or between others
I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup
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Recent Examples of work in
His oldest, Matthew Edward Lowe, 31, works in finance.
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Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
There is agency at work in this seduction—not his, not mine, but theirs.
—Gary Greenberg, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
After filming the first season of Prime Video‘s Scarpetta in Nashville, Nicole Kidman is eager to work in the Country Music Capital soon.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2025
The 57-year-old is a veteran business executive originally from Chicago who worked in tech and founded a methane abatement company.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
There is agency at work in this seduction—not his, not mine, but theirs.
—Gary Greenberg, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
After filming the first season of Prime Video‘s Scarpetta in Nashville, Nicole Kidman is eager to work in the Country Music Capital soon.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2025
The 57-year-old is a veteran business executive originally from Chicago who worked in tech and founded a methane abatement company.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work in
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In an instant, the president inserted himself into doctor-patient relationships all over the country.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Close grill lid and cook until a thermometer inserted in center of steaks registers 122°F to 125°F (for medium-rare) or to desired degree of doneness, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size of steak.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Hulu has unveiled the first trailer for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, its remake of the classic 1992 psychological thriller, starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead as a mother and Maika Monroe as the nanny who infiltrates the lives of her family.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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But at a time when American moms are reaching their breaking point—and right-wing values are infiltrating the mainstream—is the choice to lean out of the workforce a radical new form of feminism or a regressive return to an outdated social system?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
23 Sep. 2025
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The congressional resolution introduced by Democratic senators will require legislative review and potential voting to determine whether military strikes against drug trafficking boats should continue.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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The White House did introduce additional 25% tariffs on all Indian imports in response to New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil and military goods.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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This story has wormed its way into all levels of British cultural output.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The fine alkaline dirt in this ancient lakebed wreaks havoc on electronics, and worms its way into the tiniest cracks or crevices.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Riley Greene whacked a 96-mph fastball that snuck over the right-field fence for Detroit’s second run.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Parents have long used this beloved casserole as a vehicle for sneaking some veggies into picky kids' diets.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Draped by defenders, the junior wideout corralled a miraculous catch in the red zone, then somehow slipped loose for a go-ahead 45-yard touchdown reception.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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On certain wallpapers, the clock even has a depth effect, slipping behind the subject in your photo.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The impending Urban Cow Half Marathon, which will wind through the neighborhood on Sunday morning, wasn’t a concern, though, for several residents surveyed the afternoon before.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The winding Yampa River forms the heart of Yampa River State Park, just west of Steamboat Springs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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