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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Officials were working to ensure polling stations across the state would have power ahead of the presidential election Tuesday, Stitt said in a Sunday news conference.
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Robert Shackelford, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Indeed, Maddow works to map out who might jump into the discussion coming out of a commercial break, and is often maneuvering to showcase one person who might have to leave to get ready for a later show, or another who must depart the proceedings early.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Additionally, Trump allies around the country have worked to gain more influence over state and local election boards, which will be in charge of tallying votes and certifying the results.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
The comments elicited criticism from Democrats. MORE: At town halls, Elon Musk works to harness his celebrity to boost Trump
The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Robert Shackelford, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Indeed, Maddow works to map out who might jump into the discussion coming out of a commercial break, and is often maneuvering to showcase one person who might have to leave to get ready for a later show, or another who must depart the proceedings early.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Additionally, Trump allies around the country have worked to gain more influence over state and local election boards, which will be in charge of tallying votes and certifying the results.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
The comments elicited criticism from Democrats. MORE: At town halls, Elon Musk works to harness his celebrity to boost Trump
The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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