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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“Definitely a lot of hard work over the previous year. Rehab was a grind, but it’s good to be back out there.”
From Los Angeles Times
Few studies have examined how well intermittent fasting works over extended periods.
From Science Daily
“We never stop moving and can prioritize thinking about work over other areas in life,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times
She said drivers were "working over their hours" as they used alternative routes, adding that the closure, which began on Monday afternoon, was impacting many businesses in the area.
From BBC
Collectors sensed the rarity of Thursday’s offering and pounced, with at least four bidders competing for the work over a 45-minute bidding war, pushing it over 13 times its $2 million high estimate.
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