on the job
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: at work : while working
was injured on the job
: of, relating to, or being something (such as training or experience) learned, gained, or done while working at a job
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James Glover,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Steve Large,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Nick Sirianni strides across the asphalt at a breezy pace, seemingly as serene as an on-the-job NFL head coach can ever be.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Phrase
Level 3 asks whether the learning changed behavior on the job.
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James Glover,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Adjective
Besides helmets and hoses, the fire department is asking for an in-house and on-site doctor of physical therapy position to help reduce and recover from on-the-job injuries.
—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Nick Sirianni strides across the asphalt at a breezy pace, seemingly as serene as an on-the-job NFL head coach can ever be.
—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“On the job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20job. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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