worked (for)

variants or wrought (for)
Definition of worked (for)next
past tense of work (for)
as in served
to be a servant for worked for a rich and powerful family

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  • Miami's Mario Cristobal served several roles at Alabama from assistant head coach to recruiting coordinator while being part of the 2015 championship that also included Lanning as a grad assistant.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Warren arrived at Boise State in 2022 and spent four seasons with the Broncos, having previously served as the head coach of the Big Sky’s Southern Utah for six seasons.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Worked (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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