work through
phrasal verb
worked through; working through; works through
: to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant) successfully
He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression.
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Crews from the Wilder and Covington police and fire departments, Boone County Water Rescue, Cincinnati Fire Department and Kenton County Emergency Management worked through the night and searched the water for more than 13 hours.
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Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
For people with recent trauma or those who haven’t worked through it, a positive spin on the anniversary may not be a realistic option just yet; historically, my own trauma anniversary has felt like something to get through.
—Katie Simon, Vogue, 29 July 2025
This stretch will see work through the end of September.
—Tina Li
july 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2025
Simpson pointed out that creating music again helped her work through emotional turmoil.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025
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Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
For people with recent trauma or those who haven’t worked through it, a positive spin on the anniversary may not be a realistic option just yet; historically, my own trauma anniversary has felt like something to get through.
—Katie Simon, Vogue, 29 July 2025
This stretch will see work through the end of September.
—Tina Li
july 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2025
Simpson pointed out that creating music again helped her work through emotional turmoil.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025
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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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