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worked (for)

verb

variants or wrought (for)

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past tense of work (for)

as in served

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

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Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, a former student of McKenna’s, served as emcee for the ceremony.

— Staff report, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
Restaurant Pjerin, recognised by the Michelin Guide, is fine‑dining bliss with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on a sleek glass terrace overlooking the Old Town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

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