1
as in inserting
to put among or between others
I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup
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as in infiltrating
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork
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Recent Examples of working in
The Observer previously reported many communities planned to rely heavily on public complaints, voluntary compliance and observations from city staff already working in the field rather than deploying dedicated enforcement teams.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Most recently journalistically, McCormick had been working in broadcast as an investigative producer at Fox 4 and then KSHB 41 until 2024 before switching to freelance work.
—Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The delegation is working in coordination with other countries, including Egypt, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, the official said.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Many professionals spend most of their time working in their business rather than on their business.
—James Nelson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Philip is Austrian, and a filmmaker who has been working in TV to pay the bills, the pressures of which have apparently led to burnout.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026
The cohort — which includes writers, directors, producers, and those working in physical production — will engage in interactive presentations, roundtables, and skill-building workshops with top executives and talent from major studios, networks, and production companies.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The fine and tedious brush strokes evoke the practice of weaving, working in small lines to build a greater whole.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Kelli Harding began her career as a physician working in an emergency room, helping patients navigate both physical and mental health issues.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Most recently journalistically, McCormick had been working in broadcast as an investigative producer at Fox 4 and then KSHB 41 until 2024 before switching to freelance work.
—Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The delegation is working in coordination with other countries, including Egypt, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, the official said.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Many professionals spend most of their time working in their business rather than on their business.
—James Nelson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Philip is Austrian, and a filmmaker who has been working in TV to pay the bills, the pressures of which have apparently led to burnout.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026
The cohort — which includes writers, directors, producers, and those working in physical production — will engage in interactive presentations, roundtables, and skill-building workshops with top executives and talent from major studios, networks, and production companies.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The fine and tedious brush strokes evoke the practice of weaving, working in small lines to build a greater whole.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Kelli Harding began her career as a physician working in an emergency room, helping patients navigate both physical and mental health issues.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working in
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But Probst has made a gradual transition from hosting the show to shaping the show in his idealized image to, this season, inserting himself into the show and making it all about him.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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The Mets may look to swap the roles of Peterson and left-hander Sean Manaea, putting Peterson in the bullpen and inserting Manaea into the rotation.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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In it, when her brother is arrested, Harvard Law student Madison Rivera cuts a deal with the DOJ to save him by infiltrating the chambers of the most powerful judge in Boston, Judge Kathryn Conroy.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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After infiltrating the local music scene, Arthur was offered a gig as rhythm guitarist in the Merry-Go-Round band, on one condition — a rebranding.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
28 May 2026
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The zookeepers will also follow Hesty’s instincts before introducing the baby to the other orangutans at the zoo.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Air New Zealand is hoping to revolutionize sleep comfort on long-haul flights by introducing bunk beds to economy.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Wednesday's vote signals his support for the war may be slipping even among some members of his own party.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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And after a day navigating crowds, returning to the hotel feels kind of like slipping back behind a velvet rope.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Fast forward to the second half of the 20th century, when Capri enjoyed another boom during the golden age of la dolce vita, when Italian and international celebrities flocked to the island's winding streets.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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The paths Jackson and Lackey have taken have been winding and intertwined.—
Teddy Cahill,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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