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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At last update from the BLM, firefighters were still working to gain control.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
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Seven engines, three water tenders, two dozers and three hand crews are working to suppress the fire.
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In the reality television series The Millionaire Matchmaker, a dating agency worked to find the perfect partner for their wealthy clients.
—Brian Foley, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
Founded by Israeli intelligence-unit veterans in response to the October 7 attacks, Kela is working to integrate AI and commercial tech into a battlefield operating system.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Seven engines, three water tenders, two dozers and three hand crews are working to suppress the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In the reality television series The Millionaire Matchmaker, a dating agency worked to find the perfect partner for their wealthy clients.
—Brian Foley, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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