as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the mob boss's thugs really worked him over
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Recent Examples of work over
Spike noticed and took to Instagram to speak on the parallels between his work over the years and pgLang’s impressive production.
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Angel Diaz, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
However, in the most recent slate of episodes, Dylan’s outie was revealed to be a decidedly less sure-of-himself figure who has struggled to maintain work over the years.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2025
Two key points stand out in Darnold’s Week 17 profile, the first being his work over the middle of the field.
—Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
According to a pay stub reviewed by Rolling Stone, in September, one crew member worked over 80 hours a week.
—Steven Asarch, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
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Angel Diaz, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
However, in the most recent slate of episodes, Dylan’s outie was revealed to be a decidedly less sure-of-himself figure who has struggled to maintain work over the years.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2025
Two key points stand out in Darnold’s Week 17 profile, the first being his work over the middle of the field.
—Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
According to a pay stub reviewed by Rolling Stone, in September, one crew member worked over 80 hours a week.
—Steven Asarch, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work over
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The flames licked at the neighborhood’s outskirts, toasting a few leaves at the perimeter, but didn’t damage a single residence in the community.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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As Ferrell resumed singing with Johansson, Kardashian and Gasteyer, Wiig proceeded to lick Dooneese’s tiny hands and stroke Johansson’s face, tap on one of Gasteyer’s breasts and pretend to play the drums on Kardashian’s butt.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Alongside Marvel movie veterans Wesley Snipes as Blade and Jennifer Garner as Elektra, Tatum plays Gambit as a hero hiding in The Void, waiting for his chance to strike at the sadistic Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin).—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The good news is that new data solutions are emerging to help businesses finally unlock the potential hidden within their data.—
Lalit Patil,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Musk pounded his chest and raised his right arm in an angular motion while giving his speech.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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That involved Shorrock and a few others pounding posts in the ground, putting up heavy metal fencing and twisting metal ties together.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president, lashed out at the Trump administration for leaving him out of the talks.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Mr. Trump lashed out at Zelenskyy, accusing him of duping the U.S. into providing billions in aid to Ukraine and misusing it.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2025
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What is clear is that the offseason is now over, spring training is underway and the Yankees have done nothing to replace Torres.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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But descendants felt the admission was a first step; now, what would the Jesuits do about it?—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the video, O'Leary wailed after the metal object hit him in the chest.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bellinger has pulled the ball at a 45% clip throughout his career, and he’s hit flyballs 44.3% of the time.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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On the first play from scrimmage, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. had the ball punched out of his arms.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
10 Nov. 2024
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Williams had the ball punched out on a run by Jalen Carter, and the Eagles recovered and returned the ball all the way to the Rams’ 10-yard line, 4d ago / 2:18 PM PST Copied Share End of third: Eagles 16, Rams 15 Rohan Nadkarni Great, great game so far that’s setting up to be an exciting finish.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Miller was struck in the temple, whipping his hat off his head.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Eleven of his assists that season came from the right, and nine were whipped across in that fashion.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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