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
Inside Their Acting Accolades Both Madigan and Harris have built extensive bodies of work over the course of their careers.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
While vitamin C and niacinamide work over time to fade hyperpigmentation (a main cause of dark circles), caffeine helps to firm and depuff.
—Tracy Perez Han, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
For what would be his last and most ambitious venture outside of the Dead, Weir unexpectedly reached out to Was, with whom Weir had occasionally worked over the previous two-plus decades.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Peguero dealing with hamstring ailment The Giants announced on Monday morning that right-hander Joel Peguero will be limited to field work over the next week due to a tight left hamstring.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
While vitamin C and niacinamide work over time to fade hyperpigmentation (a main cause of dark circles), caffeine helps to firm and depuff.
—Tracy Perez Han, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
For what would be his last and most ambitious venture outside of the Dead, Weir unexpectedly reached out to Was, with whom Weir had occasionally worked over the previous two-plus decades.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Peguero dealing with hamstring ailment The Giants announced on Monday morning that right-hander Joel Peguero will be limited to field work over the next week due to a tight left hamstring.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work over
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Five caribou stood licking at the stain.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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The department shared photos of Ziggy, still wearing a bandage on his left hind leg, jumping up and licking Spring's face during a recent visit.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Controversial school policies hiding students’ gender transitions from parents remains a ripe issue the Supreme Court should take up, activists argue, despite the justices already handing parents a win in an emergency docket case on the matter earlier this month.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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But her lover, the increasingly controlling and unhinged army corporal Don José, is gradually dimished to lurking in the shadows and hiding in crowds.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sonically, the track (produced and composed by Gavilan) is a melancholic grassroots folk song accompanied by weeping guitar riffs and a heart-pounding cajón.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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Alongside a squad of volunteers, Blanton made her way down a dozen streets, pounding her fist on door after door, pitching Coppell ISD schools to whoever answered.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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One side of the brush features short, dense bristles that deposit rich black color and build volume, while the longer bristles on the other side help guide lashes upward.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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Toward the end of the final episode of Love Story, Constance Zimmer’s Ann Messina Freeman lashes out at Caroline Kennedy over her daughters’ deaths.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The fact that the President is now signalling a messy retreat has nothing to do with insufficient lethality and everything to do with politics—in particular, the alarm in the global oil markets and the American public’s widespread opposition to the war.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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If a friend volunteers input, accept their assistance with gratitude rather than doing everything alone for the best results.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Crow-Armstrong had support from his team during Friday’s news conference, where first baseman Michael Busch, manager Craig Counsell, hitting coach Dustin Kelly, assistant hitting coach John Mallee and staff assistant AJ Lewis took in the scene.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara left the mound with a lead, courtesy of the bottom of Miami’s lineup stringing together hits in the second.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the bottom of the eighth, former Giant Camilo Doval struck out the side, punching out Ramos, Casey Schmitt and Patrick Bailey — all swinging.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The track’s intro consists of bass triplets and deeper sub-bass quarter notes that the Air Pro 4+ punch out with ease.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Suns then tied the game at 94-94 after Jordan Goodwin beat the buzzer with a corner triple to end the period.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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