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Recent Examples of Synonyms for works (at or on)
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Peterson settled in, though, and went on to allow two runs over 5 2/3 innings in the Cubs’ 8-2 victory.
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The Yanks, having tallied just five runs in the series thus far and 25 runs over their last 10 games, will now try to avoid a four-game sweep on Sunday night with Carlos Rodón squaring off against ex-pinstriper Sonny Gray.
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In the mornings, Sodais practices his English and computer skills while Weeda goes to her lessons.
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By far the best known of Egypt’s players, Salah is a Sunni Muslim who practices his faith openly, on and off the field.
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“Works (at or on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works%20%28at%20or%20on%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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