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.
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When Navigating Menopause Respin and other ventures in this space are working to reimagine menopause by speaking directly to women at various stages of the journey—those currently experiencing menopause, those approaching it (perimenopause), and those who want to prepare for what lies ahead.
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Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Four engines, one water tender, two dozers and one hand crew are working to control the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
Scientists at Wake Forest University are working to develop cancer-screening tests that are faster and more sensitive.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 13 June 2025
Together, the combination works to stand up to long days of sunshine, heat, and rain.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
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Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Four engines, one water tender, two dozers and one hand crew are working to control the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
Scientists at Wake Forest University are working to develop cancer-screening tests that are faster and more sensitive.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 13 June 2025
Together, the combination works to stand up to long days of sunshine, heat, and rain.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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