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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The airport has added a free app to its accessibility lineup that works through a phone’s camera.
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Cordell Jones, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Universities and companies can try out new teaching ideas first, then share what works through an independent hub.
—Arne Bewersdorff, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
That can be an expensive proposition, but even working through purchasing multiple plots from various buyers over a long period of time can be worthwhile.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
So, that is the justice system working through the process.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 8 June 2025
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Cordell Jones, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Universities and companies can try out new teaching ideas first, then share what works through an independent hub.
—Arne Bewersdorff, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
That can be an expensive proposition, but even working through purchasing multiple plots from various buyers over a long period of time can be worthwhile.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
So, that is the justice system working through the process.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 8 June 2025
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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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