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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Someone working at a futuristic company who has things to hide?
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Meg Walters, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
In homage to National Geographic’s 33 founders—those pioneering explorers, scientists, and scholars who set out in 1888 to deepen humanity’s understanding of the planet—the list celebrates modern leaders working at the intersection of passion and purpose.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Dylan Tucker, who began working at the store in 2024 after moving to Sacramento from Los Angeles, worked behind the customer service counter.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
The woman worked at the gas station convenience store in Fruitland Park, which is part of the Orlando metropolitan area.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Meg Walters, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
In homage to National Geographic’s 33 founders—those pioneering explorers, scientists, and scholars who set out in 1888 to deepen humanity’s understanding of the planet—the list celebrates modern leaders working at the intersection of passion and purpose.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Dylan Tucker, who began working at the store in 2024 after moving to Sacramento from Los Angeles, worked behind the customer service counter.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
The woman worked at the gas station convenience store in Fruitland Park, which is part of the Orlando metropolitan area.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Work at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20at. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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