Example Sentences

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With one spouse also expecting a Social Security payment and, hopefully, with your home paid off by then, you will have worked hard for a comfortable and, let’s assume, happy retirement.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

The Olympic organizing committee estimated that between 2018 and 2024, more than 181,000 people will have worked directly in relation with the organization of the Games.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

She will have worked out the way she feels most comfortable with and most committed to - because that is the one she will be able to carry through to the end.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2023

By that point, the Humane Society, which was at the forefront of the beagle release, will have worked with about 75 shelters and rescues across the country, she said.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2022

Exactly; the poll is on Wednesday, and the poor man will have worked himself to a shadow by that time. 

From Beasts and Super-Beasts by Saki