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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
His prior work includes working in West Texas as a TV reporter for KTXS.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Going all the way back to his days working in the college ranks at Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Virginia State and Norfolk State to his seven seasons in the NFL, Parker has a deep collection of notes and recollection from what has worked for him in the past and what hasn’t.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
It is designed for new startups working in health technology, digital medicine and life sciences, according to a news release from the city.
—Chase Jordan
january 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
The whole point of us working in in collaboration is to look forward to these moments when this kind of indeterminacy happens, either because of a thunderstorm or the other person’s intervention.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Unlike so many gifted people working in movies or television, Caesar’s writers didn’t bend their talents to the medium’s commercial demands.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
What is working in the market right now?
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
The award is given to a member of the LGBTQIA+ community working in the entertainment industry whose work has made a cultural impact and inspired meaningful representation on screen and beyond.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
In simple terms, a major objective for security teams working in extreme environments is to develop proactive security solutions that require minimal human oversight.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Going all the way back to his days working in the college ranks at Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Virginia State and Norfolk State to his seven seasons in the NFL, Parker has a deep collection of notes and recollection from what has worked for him in the past and what hasn’t.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
It is designed for new startups working in health technology, digital medicine and life sciences, according to a news release from the city.
—Chase Jordan
january 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
The whole point of us working in in collaboration is to look forward to these moments when this kind of indeterminacy happens, either because of a thunderstorm or the other person’s intervention.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Unlike so many gifted people working in movies or television, Caesar’s writers didn’t bend their talents to the medium’s commercial demands.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
What is working in the market right now?
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
The award is given to a member of the LGBTQIA+ community working in the entertainment industry whose work has made a cultural impact and inspired meaningful representation on screen and beyond.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
In simple terms, a major objective for security teams working in extreme environments is to develop proactive security solutions that require minimal human oversight.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working in
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The expensive propaganda doc is glossily shot and lushly scored, although for some reason Ratner keeps inserting segments shot on what looks like Super 8 film, as if to infuse the Trumps with some of that Kennedy-era aura.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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There is a much more civilized way to do this that involves working together with state officials opposed to inserting the administration’s will on a state whose citizens have stood up for their neighbors and said this is not right!—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Airborne tear gas can drift, infiltrating residents’ apartments through vents, air conditioning units and windowsills.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
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The second greatest threat for the year, according to Experian, are deepfake candidates infiltrating remote workforces.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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That feature has since been covered over with concrete, so don’t get any funny ideas about sneaking into the palace after hours.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Of course, after a while the thrill of getting caught fades, and sneaking around becomes deeply sad rather than sexy.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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Now, authorities are stepping in to slow the flow, introducing new restrictions aimed at curbing day-trip tourism and easing pressure on the village.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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When a syringe goes into a vial to draw up the liquid, there is a risk of introducing germs.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2026
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The insoles mold comfortably to your foot, and the rubber outsoles keep slipping and sliding at bay.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Plus, this 100-piece velvet set prevents tops from slipping off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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This super cute manicure features red, coral, and pink wavy stripes going down the middle of each nail like a winding road, while little white hearts and dots dance down the line.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Set the scene Just driving up to the resort sets the tone here with its long, winding driveway, dramatic fountains at the entrance, and luxury cars parked out front.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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