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work through

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verb

  1. (tr, adverb) psychol to resolve (a problem, esp an emotional one), by thinking about it repeatedly and hence lessening its intensity either by gaining insight or by becoming bored by it

"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

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Jennifer Nevins, CEO of Savor.us, created a 100-page guidebook to help families work through aging-related conversations and gather important documents.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Burnham's opponents are having to recalibrate and work through how they take on a new prime minister.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

“We thank you for your support, love, and understanding as we work through this painful process while honoring Malcolm’s life on the first anniversary of his death.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Jacobson described the trade accord as a priority, saying "we're confident that the governments will be able to work through it."

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Let’s work through a simple text in which the author makes it easy.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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