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
She said it has been "very special" to be part of the restoration work over the past two years.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 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
DiFucci wrote in a note on Jan. 20 that while he recognizes that Oracle’s costs will rise as the company works to build out AI infrastructure, the stock “could work over the next decade.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
She was worried that he’d have to work over Christmas—or worse, that he’d be spending it with his girlfriend instead of with us.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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