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as in operating
being in effective operation
the only working coal mine in the area
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as in applied
capable of being put to use or account
as a would-be independent filmmaker, you'll need a working knowledge of motion picture photography and editing
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as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
a boss who is of the opinion that a working employee is a needed employee, as idleness is a sign of dispensability
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as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this new drug can really work wonders
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as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
finally figured out how to work the math problem
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as in acting
to have a certain purpose
the human kidneys work as a filtering system for the blood
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as in performing
to produce a desired effect
this headache remedy takes half an hour to work
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as in moving
to set or keep in motion
this pump is worked by hand
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as in using
to control the mechanical operation of
show me how to work the machine
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as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort
the organization has worked for years to raise people's awareness of human rights issues
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as in exploiting
to take unfair advantage of
a young boy who worked his aunt for all she was worth in toys and candy when she visited once a year
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Recent Examples of working
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024
Another top item up for grabs is a working Apple-1 Computer from employee Dana Redington.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024
Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
County staff reported working excessive hours to respond to the volume of board requests, diverting resources away from the county’s students and school districts, according to the report.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Previously using the working title of SNL 1975, the film is getting a prime awards season release.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024
Another top item up for grabs is a working Apple-1 Computer from employee Dana Redington.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024
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Currently, the city does not have any working police dogs, according to the police chief.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
County staff reported working excessive hours to respond to the volume of board requests, diverting resources away from the county’s students and school districts, according to the report.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
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An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But scientists funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the largest funder of basic and applied research, typically experience gaps in funding of 2 to 3 years each, a 2023 study found.ByJeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
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Now in their 30s, Bieber is married to model Hailey Bieber, and Gomez recently became engaged to music producer Benny Blanco.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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According to the report, women are the most engaged TV audience.Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The movement components feature a variety of finishes, including circular graining, sandblasting, and black rhodium coating, creating a visually striking contrast with the white case.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, the clean-energy movement is creating a way for businesses to get off the energy inflation train.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After all, if there are currently no real world uses for quantum computing, the solution cannot be put to solving problems, let alone commercialized.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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As for nonlinear operations, these don’t follow the classical linear equations that are critical to solving conventional problems.John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Influencers are the New Holiday Shopping Guides This season, influencers will be more influential than ever, acting as virtual shopping assistants for millions of holiday consumers.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After the event, Beyoncé posted pictures of just her daughter to Instagram, praising her for her voice acting in the film, without mentioning her husband.Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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What's your favorite part about just touring or performing live in general?Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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The top-performing loyalty programs generate 15% to 25% more revenue annually from brand loyalists.Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now, 10 years in, The Frankie Shop has graduated to using the same factories as major luxury brands.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Black Knights run the highest percentage of run concepts using outside zone and man.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Working.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/working. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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