work in

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as in to infiltrate
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork

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Recent Examples of work in See artists working in paint, printmaking, paper, pastels, textures, glass and more. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024 However, all of this change is actually working in your favor. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024 Elijah Poole, later to take the name Muhammad, had moved with his family to Detroit from Georgia in 1917 and worked in industrial plants. Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024 Coble previously worked in Lakeway as the city’s associate judge. Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for work in 
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  • The ease of inserting a screwdriver into the earth is also an excellent moisture level test.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
  • However, there are many different types of endoscopy, including those in which the camera is inserted through your genitals, or through a small opening in your skin.
    Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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  • The resurgence shows that the Chinese government isn't backing down from its quest to infiltrate American utilities in preparation for a potential destructive cyberattack.
    Sam Sabin, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Sunni Muslim rebels infiltrated Lebanon, clashing with Lebanese soldiers and Hezbollah, abducting locals and setting off suicide bombs.
    Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • The Lost Explorer Tequila Blanco, introduced in October 2024, marked the brand’s entry into the Tequila market.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • So far both of these efforts have faced legal challenges, and similar bills introduced in other states have failed to advance.
    Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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  • The uncertainty, the instability, the danger that pervades his life worms off the page and into your brain.
    Longreads, Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Keep your pet’s vaccines and worming medications up-to-date since they can be exposed to rabies, canine distemper and other parasites from raccoons and their waste.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • The TikTok clip capturing Via’s reaction has garnered millions of views, with many parents chiming in about their own experiences sneaking pop culture references into baby names.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • When ranked for entertainment and recreation, Honolulu, San Diego, and Tampa sneak into the top 10.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined for a fourth day, slipping 0.35%.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, it's recommended to hang Christmas lights using a ladder to reduce the risk of accidentally slipping, tripping, or falling from the roof.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • Instead, its enduring appeal has always been its effervescent scene found in winding laneways, blockbuster art galleries, and innovative kitchens.
    Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The plot continues to wind chaotically through time and multiple planes of reality, as Maximus gets zapped back into the land of the living and is depicted battling in the Crusades, World Wars and Vietnam.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2024

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