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work on

British  

verb

  1. (intr, preposition) to persuade or influence or attempt to persuade or influence

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

work on Idioms  
  1. Also, work upon. Exercise influence on, as in If you work on him, he might change his mind, or She always worked upon their feelings by pretending to be more ill than she really was. [Early 1600s]


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Outside of writing this newsletter, I work on radio documentaries with my partner, Stephen.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

In addition to the barre work, we did a plank series, light push-ups and arm work, as well as glutes and core work on the mat.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

The other issue is that the technologies don't work on all types of paper.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

As Amicus delved into popular constitutionalism—the process by which ordinary people shape constitutional meaning—we came across Lyle Cherneff’s work on a largely forgotten American story that captures the concept in action.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

At sunrise Abel was at the river, where he washed, had breakfast, and got to work on his bridge.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

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