work to
phrasal verb
worked to; working to; works to
chiefly British
: to work within the limits of (something)
We have to work to a very tight budget.
Examples of work to in a Sentence
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Texas family describes harrowing escape from devastating tornado 02:45
Residents in rural central and west Texas are also working to recover from tornadoes that left a trail of damage.
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CBS News, 4 May 2024
For instance, in Gary, Indiana, a coalition of local organizations is working to restore Roosevelt High, which opened in 1930 to serve Black Americans.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Another incredible milestone: your body is working to protect your unborn baby.
—Tiffany Eve Lawrence, Parents, 3 May 2024
When archaeologists worked to excavate Building 25 at the Tulum site, a stone was removed from the floor of the building to reveal an opening, according to officials.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
In the early 1990s, the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) worked to standardize the evaluation of quality metrics and report on them within individual health plans across the United States.
—Katherine Gergen Barnett and Lara F. Terry, STAT, 2 May 2024
At least 60 other colleges and universities opted to do the same, according to Investors Against Genocide, an organization that formerly worked to advocate for divestment of two foreign oil companies that helped fund the Darfur genocide.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 2 May 2024
The journey of these companies underscores the potential of remote work to bolster flexibility, diversity and overall employee well-being.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
The Dominican Center, a nonprofit at 2470 W. Locust St., has been working to revitalize the neighborhood.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
CBS News, 4 May 2024
For instance, in Gary, Indiana, a coalition of local organizations is working to restore Roosevelt High, which opened in 1930 to serve Black Americans.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Another incredible milestone: your body is working to protect your unborn baby.
—Tiffany Eve Lawrence, Parents, 3 May 2024
When archaeologists worked to excavate Building 25 at the Tulum site, a stone was removed from the floor of the building to reveal an opening, according to officials.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
In the early 1990s, the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) worked to standardize the evaluation of quality metrics and report on them within individual health plans across the United States.
—Katherine Gergen Barnett and Lara F. Terry, STAT, 2 May 2024
At least 60 other colleges and universities opted to do the same, according to Investors Against Genocide, an organization that formerly worked to advocate for divestment of two foreign oil companies that helped fund the Darfur genocide.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 2 May 2024
The journey of these companies underscores the potential of remote work to bolster flexibility, diversity and overall employee well-being.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
The Dominican Center, a nonprofit at 2470 W. Locust St., has been working to revitalize the neighborhood.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
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