work on
Britishverb
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In 2006, I was promoted to work on the Barbie collector line, and I worked on Cher Barbie dolls under Bob’s direction in 2007.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Those who work on safety often focus on “alignment,” the practice of making sure an AI system’s behavior matches human intentions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
He seemed to have a bright future ahead: He was cast in the lead role of a short film and was finding production work on other TV shows, including American Idol.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Pearse Vallely is one of those content creators – the 31-year-old from Ballymurphy, in west Belfast, makes a living from his work on social media.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“You really have to work on your aim, boy,” the old man said.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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