worked (for)

variants or wrought (for)
Definition of worked (for)next
past tense of work (for)
as in served
to be a servant for worked for a rich and powerful family

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  • The nephew of late music star Dolly Parton who served as her longtime head of security confirms he was fired after her death, and said a restraining order has been requested against him by the corporation that runs Parton's entertainment empire.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Hafoka has served on the organization’s board since 2000, when it was founded by her mother, Catherine ‘Ofa Mann.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Worked (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked%20%28for%29. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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