work on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Darwin's work on orchids suggested that highly specialized flower structures played a major role in the formation of new species.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
James Le, a Charlotte, N.C.-based photographer, made a promise to himself and his wife Caley that he would not work on their honeymoon.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Comer supported Musk’s work on the Department of Government Efficiency last year, which included targeting nonprofits accused of fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“I loved it when he got off work on the weekends. We would spend time either cutting grass, doing plumbing, putting on drywall, or playing music in church.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
“All right, you can use my truck while I work on your car.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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