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
The Art Directors Council is also set to honor production designer Washington, celebrating his work over more than 50 years in the film industry.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Voda: Some media works over a longer period of time, and all media has its window of impact.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The tenkeyless wireless board works over Bluetooth or 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, or via USB-C.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, a growing number of rural students are questioning the return on a costly degree and choosing work over college.
—Kelly Field, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Voda: Some media works over a longer period of time, and all media has its window of impact.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The tenkeyless wireless board works over Bluetooth or 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, or via USB-C.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, a growing number of rural students are questioning the return on a costly degree and choosing work over college.
—Kelly Field, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work over
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If pets do go outside, Aitken recommended wiping their paws with a wet towel or baby wipes to ensure any soot is removed, to stop them from licking it off.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Wipe paws off after walking outdoors with a wet washcloth or baby wipes to prevent pets from licking soot off of their feet after coming inside.Geoffrey Eisler, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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At the time, wolves were still considered predatory varmints to be shot from airplanes, trapped and snared for $100 bounty and whatever hides would bring.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Set in a swanky apartment hidden above a cobblestone street, this intimate cooking class teaches you both the simplicity and complexity of Italian pasta.Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Heavy snow pounded the district, with totals of 5-9 inches and isolated areas receiving up to 12 inches.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Allar has pounded the table time and time again for his receivers.Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Trump himself has lashed out at Newsom a number of times over the issue and has ignored a request from the governor to visit the area.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Spencer is appropriately freaked out and lashing out at just about everyone, though Bobby does offer him a potential suspect in Rafael Campos, the head of the Los Tigres cartel who is currently in prison thanks in part to Captain Spencer and Judge Powell.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement According to Amika Mota, who worked as a firefighter in California’s Chowchilla prison before her release in 2015, during major fires prisoners do a lot of preventive and protective work, like clearing brush or cutting gaps in the vegetation to slow the spread of flames.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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So our parents have no idea about one of the most important things their children are doing.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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Domantas Sabonis hit a pair of free throws after getting fouled to put the game away.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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The tartness of cranberry, kissed with vanilla rum, is as enchanting as Elphaba's voice hitting that high note.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Ky Princi punched out seven and surrendered one earned run over six innings while finishing with two hits at the plate, and Eli Walsh had three hits (including a triple) as Norwell pulled away for a 13-2 win over Falmouth.Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
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The sponge is baked in one large sheet and then punched out into perfect little circles.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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That led to an argument, and Little allegedly whipped out a knife, stabbing the victim twice in the chest, police said.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Work over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20over. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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