work over
Britishverb
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(tr, adverb) to do again; repeat
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(intr, preposition) to examine closely and thoroughly
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slang (tr, adverb) to assault or thrash
Example Sentences
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“They have delivered an impressive body of work over their decades-long career, and I am looking forward to their new music.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
"I would like to thank Gerhard and Bernd for their hard work over the past nine months and we wish them all the best," City chief executive Charlie Boss said.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
It’s taken a lot of work over the course of 15 years, but now I’m mostly functional.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2026
Collectors sensed the rarity of Thursday’s offering and pounced, with at least four bidders competing for the work over a 45-minute bidding war, pushing it over 13 times its $2 million high estimate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
Friday evening, when the light was failing and work over johnny took the silver pitcher and his own wax model and left the shop.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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