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Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was disappointed to concede from a set-piece, not only because of Arsenal's own prowess from corners but because he showed his team "three clips" of Leverkusen's well-worked routines from kick-offs.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The Premier League leaders were far from their best in a tight 2-1 win against Chelsea but two goals from well-worked corner routines proved enough to return the Gunners five points clear at the summit.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Olmo hit the crossbar before Elche equalised with a well-worked move to get Alvaro Rodriguez in behind Barca's high line.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Despite being down to 14 men, Wales responded with a well-worked try as Rees-Zammit dived over for his 15th try in his 34th game.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

On well-worked fallowed land splendid money-making crops have been gathered, although the growing crop only had 2 or 3 in. of rain.

From Wheat Growing in Australia by Australia. Dept. of External Affairs