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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As impacted homeowners work through recovery efforts, several major financial institutions will offer a 90-day grace period on mortgage payments, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Saturday.
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Dalia Faheid, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Specifically, the company has experienced a decline in sales to the U.S. market, as customers there work through existing inventory of 5G equipment accumulated over the past year.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
In episode 12, Jamie makes his feelings about Claire and John’s entanglement clear in a long, heated sequence where Jamie and Claire are working through their own emotions in real time.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
The club will still be working through Devers’ 10-year deal around the same time.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Dalia Faheid, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Specifically, the company has experienced a decline in sales to the U.S. market, as customers there work through existing inventory of 5G equipment accumulated over the past year.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
In episode 12, Jamie makes his feelings about Claire and John’s entanglement clear in a long, heated sequence where Jamie and Claire are working through their own emotions in real time.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
The club will still be working through Devers’ 10-year deal around the same time.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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