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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As for the creators that want their work to be fairly compensated for their efforts, their hope will likely be for an industry that moves towards a more structured approach to content usage for AI training.
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Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
There’s some work to do, and Mize has to probably pick one or two of these sliders to emphasize in the regular season.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Ellis will also perform a live concert, with organizers working to add a second event due to overwhelming demand.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
The actor serves as a United Nations Messenger of Peace and, since 1998, has worked to address climate change through the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
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Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
There’s some work to do, and Mize has to probably pick one or two of these sliders to emphasize in the regular season.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Ellis will also perform a live concert, with organizers working to add a second event due to overwhelming demand.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
The actor serves as a United Nations Messenger of Peace and, since 1998, has worked to address climate change through the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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