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work (for)

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Definition of work (for)

as in to serve

to be a servant for worked for a rich and powerful family

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The area is considered strategically significant for its proximity to the Taipei port and beaches in Taiwan that could serve as a valuable staging area for the Chinese military.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Yet, these innovative platforms face limitations, such as serving crypto companies, due to their reliance on partner banks and conservative regulatory interpretations.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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