work at
phrasal verb
worked at; working at; works at
: to make an effort to do (something) better
She has been working (harder) at controlling her temper.
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After 15 years of work at the Korey Stringer Institute, Kelci Stringer knows their work has made a lasting change.
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The organization also stated that Levitan worked at the BINA, a center for Jewish learning.
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Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
Two of Dugan's attorneys, Jason Luczak and Nicole Masnica, work at Gimbel's law firm.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Glenn is a correspondent After graduating from Lamar, Glenn worked at KBTV FOX 4, which is based in the same town, according to his LinkedIn.
—Beth Sobol, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
The organization also stated that Levitan worked at the BINA, a center for Jewish learning.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Work at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20at. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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