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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Gas and diesel engines both work through a process called internal combustion. —

Michael Leamy, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024 In my early career as a high school ESL teacher, my newcomer students from countries like Mexico, Iraq and Thailand worked through their complex feelings in my classroom. —

Michelle Benegas, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2024 Still, the Bears quarterback has worked through the emotions of that loss and continues pushing to do his part in keeping the team upbeat and locked in. —

Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024 On that Thursday, Phillips worked through the night, checking on the shelter and answering calls for residents still hoping to evacuate. —

Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for work through