works (for)

present tense third-person singular of work (for)
as in slaves (for)
to be a servant for worked for a rich and powerful family

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  • Drawing upon the fine dining experience of both Chef Gabon and partner Celine Wuu (who deftly manages the floor), Naides serves an original interpretation of Filipino cuisine in the form of a stylishly modern tasting menu.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • For all their confidence that progressive Christianity won’t play in red states, however, Warnock serves as a powerful counterpoint.
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“Works (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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