dig (away)

verb

Definition of dig (away)next
as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort it took days of digging away at the subject, but he understands it thoroughly now

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  1. labor
  2. struggle
  3. strive
  4. work
Verb
  • The actor-writer-director labored with love for seven years on this mutant hybrid of The Fountainhead, The Conformist and The Godfather movies, and it should be met with an equal amount of awe and admiration.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
  • His breathing is labored, like he’s got fluid in his lungs, or maybe some broken ribs.
    Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of labor
Verb
  • The crisis dominated Carter's reelection campaign, while the economy continued to struggle and inflation topped 18%.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The taxpayer is already struggling to pay for everyday expenses, and then also has to pay capital gains tax on phantom gains.
    Jon Styf | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggle
Verb
  • The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge is striving to widen this range for disabled actors.
    Randee Dawn, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Shelters are striving to minimize euthanasia rates by promoting adoption campaigns, spaying and neutering programs, and behavior rehabilitation.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of strive
Verb
  • Transportation Security Administration agents who operate security at airports, as well as air-traffic control workers would be required to work.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But brands can’t simply go back to what worked before, or dwell in the purgatory between digital optimization and what AI might mean.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of work
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