as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort
the writer pegged away at his first novel for three years before he felt that it was ready to be published
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The film was shot in Wolof, Senegal’s lingua franca, which Diop herself labored to understand.Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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Few were laboring under the intention that American buyers are spending big on originals again, mind.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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Shares have already been struggling this year, dropping about 40%.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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He's struggled with injuries over the last few seasons, but will now look to contribute on a top contending team.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Whether organizing an annual fundraiser for a local charity, partnering with a nonprofit in your small business venture, or launching a social entrepreneurship project, strive to use your business acumen to make a tangible difference in your community.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Logan always has the student body's best interest at the forefront of his thinking and strives to make creative decisions that are best for all students.Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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Officials are working with an anthropologist to determine whether that is true, KOB reported.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The electric thrill of Sichuan pepper works well in sweet dishes, too.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Peg (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg%20%28away%29. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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