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as in to insert
to put among or between others
I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup
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Recent Examples of work in
Warden identified Northrop's work in radars, drones, and command-and-control systems as potentially applicable to Golden Dome.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
Additional precautions would be taken to protect workers performing similar work in the future, company officials told investigators, including the provision of chemical-resistant PPE.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
Nominate it as one of America’s Top Workplaces Here are six standout benefits that reflect the future of work in 2025.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 July 2025
In November 2021, the Ramsey County attorney’s office launched an outside review of McGee’s work in cases that had been prosecuted by the attorney’s office.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
Additional precautions would be taken to protect workers performing similar work in the future, company officials told investigators, including the provision of chemical-resistant PPE.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
Nominate it as one of America’s Top Workplaces Here are six standout benefits that reflect the future of work in 2025.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 July 2025
In November 2021, the Ramsey County attorney’s office launched an outside review of McGee’s work in cases that had been prosecuted by the attorney’s office.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work in
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Cut a pocket into each chicken breast by inserting the tip of a chef’s knife in the thickest part of the breast and cutting a horizontal slit 3/4 of the way through the breast.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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These attacks allowed the actor to deploy backdoor accounts, spread ransomware and infiltrate sensitive systems across the network.—
Jonathan Fischbein,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Perry also made headlines after filing for a restraining order against a man who allegedly infiltrated her property in Santa Barbara in June.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
19 July 2025
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For the third consecutive year, POP MART pulled out all the stops at San Diego Comic-Con, offering fans an exclusive look at upcoming collections and introducing a few surprise releases featuring new collaborations with Star Wars and Hot Wheels.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Lillard’s video message also introduced Ulrich, who declined to elaborate on his role in the film.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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To my great embarrassment, the Velvet Sundown’s songs even managed to worm their way into my brain.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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The flea larvae, which look like tiny maggots, worm their way into the carpet or mattress, feeding on the flea dirt that their parents left behind, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
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This snack is a great way to sneak even more protein into your kid’s diet.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Dianne witnessed Tiffany sneaking the card into her back pocket and confronted her.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The elevated mini dress is a chill, one-and-done staple for the summer, with more than one way to go about it to fit it into your own personal style lexicon: think elegant shift dresses, easy linens, lacy slips, and more sporty numbers.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 July 2025
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Imagined herself back in her closet, throwing the silky dress over her head, her arms slipping into the sleeves, the skirt falling over her like water.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Another hidden gem, Castello di Velona, offers a delightful stay, tucked behind ancient gates on the commune’s winding roads.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
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Normally, stators are wound using manual coil insertion or complex lacing machines.—
Joe Salas
July 19,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20in. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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