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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Hull the strawberries by inserting a paring knife into the stem end and twisting (alternatively, slice off the top to remove the stem).—
Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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Invest your energies there, rather than in trying to debate with your mother or inserting yourself into the conflict between your father and this man.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
4 June 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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Last season Hustus handled more than 16,000 lobsters all while chatting animatedly with visitors from around the world—and often introducing them to their first tastes of lobster.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Investors are still underwriting many of these companies like SaaS, despite AI introducing real volatility in compute, energy, and margin profiles.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
5 June 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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That’s continuing ongoing supply crunches of helium, fertilizer, natural gas and oil, the effects of which are still winding their way through the global economy and the worst may not be felt for weeks, even if traffic were to reopen today.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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