worked (for)

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

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  • This Eastern Market spot is known for its gyros sandwiches and Greek platters served with a variety meats and accompaniments.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The second recipient was Timothy McCord, a 70-year-old Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam.
    Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Worked (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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