work in
verb
worked in; working in; works in
1
: to insert or cause to penetrate by repeated or continued effort
2
: to interpose or insinuate gradually or unobtrusively
worked in a few topical jokes
Synonyms
Examples of work in in a Sentence
I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup.
managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork
Recent Examples on the Web
Cagle has been working in Broward schools for close to 20 years, according to data provided by the school district.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
But people who work in the area also have concerns.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Her mom and sister have worked in nursing homes and often take care of older patients.
—Kate Robins, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2024
In the case of Covid, for example, Black Americans are disproportionately likely to work in low-income essential jobs, to live in crowded conditions and to lack access to high-quality insurance or medical care.
—Rachel Poser January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 4 June 2024
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
But people who work in the area also have concerns.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Her mom and sister have worked in nursing homes and often take care of older patients.
—Kate Robins, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2024
In the case of Covid, for example, Black Americans are disproportionately likely to work in low-income essential jobs, to live in crowded conditions and to lack access to high-quality insurance or medical care.
—Rachel Poser January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 4 June 2024
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20in. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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