desk work

noun

1. work done at a desk.

2. habitual writing, as that of a clerk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of desk work¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

From there he moved into support desk work, and found his way into cyber security, with organizations such as BAE Systems and Universal Studios.

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Like the Chinese Cultural Revolution, it glorifies physical labor as moral purification, only now the purification is from the supposed “wokeness” of desk work, filtered through TikTok, X and Twitch.

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Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries.

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Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from continual pain to injuries.

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Because while it might not be earthshaking news, it bears repeating: Prolonged desk work can lead to a host of musculoskeletal issues, from annoying aches and pains to injuries.

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