work at

phrasal verb

worked at; working at; works at

: to make an effort to do (something) better

She has been working (harder) at controlling her temper.

Examples of work at in a Sentence

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Homendy said the agency has completed its work at the scene of the crash and is continuing its analysis of the physical evidence. —Pete Muntean, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025

Federal workers who agreed to resign would also be exempt from in-person work requirements through September and would not be required to work at their government jobs during the deferred resignation period, according to the notice. —Robert Legare, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2025

And to find out this person has apparently worked at educational [institutions] for young artists and musicians? —Joe Lynch, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2025

But even before Millwall’s move south, the clubs were drawn together in the 1899-1900 FA Cup and it was coined the ‘Dockers derby’ as many of the clubs’ supporters worked at shipyards on the River Thames. —Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025