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worked (for)

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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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The narrow pedestrian strip of restaurants and cafes served as the hub for the city’s six-week fan activities, hosted in partnership with Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
The Republican has also served on the Olathe City Council since 2022.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

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