Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked (at)
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The planned execution of Thomas Creech in 2024 could not be carried out because a suitable vein could not be found to administer lethal drugs.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Only fifteen of the world’s nearly two hundred countries carried out executions in 2024—the lowest number ever recorded.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kimani Kamau collapsed after being beaten at the line and was carried off on a stretcher by medical personnel.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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As George takes Mabel on a tour of his kingdom, Ellen gobbles up a fish, while a friendly worm gets abruptly carried off by a bird that swoops in from the sky.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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Those tasks have been accomplished.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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That could be accomplished, for instance, through some regulatory changes already in motion that would affect what assets banks are required to hold.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The rise of Korea has also been notable over the past few years, with Hyun Suk Yoo, Acting President of Kocca, talking about recent BTS comeback and the Korean wave, Hallyu, that brought about popular K-dramas.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The streamings wars brought about new players, but also consumer expectations of instant gratification.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Houston attempted a comeback Thursday, but the Illini pulled off the win.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli soldiers pulled off a successful rescue, but four hostages, seven hijackers and 45 Ugandan soldiers were killed.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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America has already achieved an important objective by restoring credibility to our deterrence since military power is worthless if adversaries don’t believe this power will ever be employed.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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Dion last performed in Paris during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, singing from the balcony of the Eiffel Tower.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2023 and 2024, the band performed just down the road from Billy Bob’s Texas at Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Real Madrid star Arda Guler was caught disagreeing with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, after being brought off in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Benfica.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The exits of head coaches Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca have brought off-field upheaval for both clubs.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Worked (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked%20%28at%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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