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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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While serving as a public health official, el Sayed wrote an op-ed in 2019 strongly supporting the Green New Deal, arguing that reducing greenhouse gas emissions will help improve public health.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
The family has partnered with Salvation Brands to bring the brand to market, with White serving as chief executive officer.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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