work through

phrasal verb

worked through; working through; works through

: to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant) successfully

He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression.

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Even if other government employees are furloughed without pay, Assistant U.S. Attorneys will work through the shutdown if necessary and will not be paid. —

Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024 After the new museum's groundbreaking in May, construction workers with Mortenson worked through the summer to build the foundation; Theune said the first floor's concrete pour started around Thanksgiving. —

Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024 Read Alexander Bolton’s reporting: ‘Democrats pledge to work through Christmas on funding to rebuff Trump’s demands’ What are the vibes? —

Cate Martel, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024 As the titular squad works through their mission involving Princess Ilana Rostovic (Maria Bakalova), each episode of the series, all of them written by Gunn, examines one of their backstories. —

Adam B. Vary, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for work through