work to
phrasal verb
worked to; working to; works to
chiefly British
: to work within the limits of (something)
We have to work to a very tight budget.
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Investigators were still working to piece together Mangione’s recent movements.
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Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Congressional leaders are working to push through restrictions on U.S. investments in China before the end of the year, likely by attaching it to the short-term government spending stopgap.
—Stef W. Kight, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
In the United States and around the world, the nonprofit works to ensure children grow up healthy, educated, and safe.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham began as an offshoot of al-Qaida but cut ties with the group years ago and has worked to present a more moderate image.
—Sarah El Deeb, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Congressional leaders are working to push through restrictions on U.S. investments in China before the end of the year, likely by attaching it to the short-term government spending stopgap.
—Stef W. Kight, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
In the United States and around the world, the nonprofit works to ensure children grow up healthy, educated, and safe.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham began as an offshoot of al-Qaida but cut ties with the group years ago and has worked to present a more moderate image.
—Sarah El Deeb, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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