do the job
phrase
informal
: to achieve a desired result
The new system isn't working yet, but a few more adjustments ought to do the job.
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While advocates for court reporters say humans can still do the job better than machines, the fact that many hearings occur without any official transcript at all has drawn concern from top state officials.
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Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
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Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
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“Do the job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20the%20job. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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