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working (for)

verb

Definition of working (for)

present participle of work (for)

as in serving

to be a servant for worked for a rich and powerful family

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Designed for creators and professionals, this innovative hub integrates expanded connectivity with a customizable screen, serving as a clock, notification center, or personalized web dashboard for project data.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The researchers even envision specialized pods serving as mobile medical facilities.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

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