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working (for)

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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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Consider reaching out to these locations about serving as practical access points for basic health services, such as mobile clinics, periodic screenings or connected health kiosks that enable remote consultations.

— Sas Mukherjee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Performance Inspired Nutrition, co-founded by Mark Wahlberg and Tom Dowd, sells whey protein powder with 25 grams of protein per serving.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

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