worked in

past tense of work in

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of worked in Basiratmand worked in information technology for nearly 34 years and worked for a company that was a Microsoft partner. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 Orozco worked in the cultural department at London’s Embassy of Mexico, where her passion for cultural events and diplomacy flourished, helping to connect filmmakers, institutions and audiences. John Hopewell, Variety, 16 July 2026 The plan comes from the Office of Personnel Management, whose director, Scott Kupor, previously worked in venture capital and technology — two industries that helped pioneer the practice of requiring employees to sign NDAs. Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 July 2026 Eric Torres, a crane operator with Local 10 who has worked in the C&H Company facility, said sugar never hits the ground when unloaded there. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Cuba’s doctors have worked in developing nations such as Gambia and Venezuela for decades, skilled in providing care with scarce resources. Paolo Santalucia, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Gina’s worked in women’s media for over a decade, running sites like HelloGiggles and then running shopping at sites like Scary Mommy and Well+Good. Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026 Andy Davies, a referee who worked in the Premier League and Championship and was a Select Group referee for over 12 seasons, published a short analysis of the VAR process on this play for ESPN, saying that the review should never have taken place. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Letlow previously worked in higher education as a university administrator and was a finalist for University of Louisiana at Monroe president. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked in
Verb
  • In the ninth inning, the Royals inserted Tyler Tolbert to pinch-hit for him against Twins reliever Jack Anderson.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • That distinction — embedded rather than inserted — is why the format is being marketed as clinical-adjacent without the downtime or bleeding of an in-office treatment.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • If 2025 was the year AI infiltrated every corner of consumer life — from social feeds to shopping — 2026 is the year people are pausing for thought.
    Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 14 July 2026
  • But in this case, Kamdang said, Patriot Front members faced no criminal charges and their identities were only revealed when online activists later infiltrated the group and leaked internal records.
    Odette Yousef, NPR, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • This year, lawmakers introduced narrower proposals, including a bill to create a statewide HOA complaint tracking system, but those measures remain stuck in committee.
    Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
  • The second apron is a luxury tax mechanism introduced in the 2023 collective bargaining agreement that imposes severe financial and roster-building restrictions on teams with exceptionally high payrolls.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • John Sugar has snuck into Ray Vega’s home and stands behind his adversary with a gun aimed at his head.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • Martin Ramirez, 49, who manages a nearby body shop, said a rat sneaked into his shop just days after the fire was knocked down.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Getty Images The MLB best home run bets slipped to an 18-65 record, with three no-bets after two misses on home run props for Chase DeLauter and Julio Rodriguez on Wednesday.
    Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Miami, which lost 12 straight prior to sweeping Philadelphia this week, slipped 2 1/2 games behind the idle Phillies and Arizona, who occupy the final two NL playoff spots.
    CBS New York Team, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • In the film, Robin Hood (Jackman), who feels cursed after leading a life of violent crime, is gravely wounded in a battle and seeks a chance at salvation while under the care of the mysterious Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer).
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The Pentagon also lists 420 troops as wounded in action during Operation Epic Fury.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 26 July 2026

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“Worked in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked%20in. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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