works (on)

Definition of works (on)next
present tense third-person singular of work (on)

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  • One of the key components is the VDM 80 actuator joint, a compact but powerful motor that acts as the robot’s muscles.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
  • Within this framework, physiological state acts as the lens through which environmental inputs are processed, shaping how situations are interpreted and which behaviors become accessible under different conditions.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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“Works (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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