works (on)

present tense third-person singular of work (on)

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  • Unlike the House’s reconciliation process, the Senate is a more delicate balancing act between a marathon voting session where Democrats try to exploit defections and the chamber’s parliamentarian, who acts as a referee for which policies may be excluded.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
  • Because most of the produce is highly perishable, the team acts quickly.
    Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 9 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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