work to
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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The team is still working to determine next steps and has not ruled out surgery.
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Investigators are working to determine a motive, but the San Diego police chief described the killings as a possible hate crime.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Sasaki and the Dodgers have worked to communicate more effectively.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 18 May 2026
To achieve those goals, McGreevy said USA Pulses is working to effect public policy changes such as the new dietary guidelines and also collaborate with food manufacturers on ready-to-eat products incorporating pulses, such as lentil and chickpea pastas.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Investigators are working to determine a motive, but the San Diego police chief described the killings as a possible hate crime.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Sasaki and the Dodgers have worked to communicate more effectively.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 18 May 2026
To achieve those goals, McGreevy said USA Pulses is working to effect public policy changes such as the new dietary guidelines and also collaborate with food manufacturers on ready-to-eat products incorporating pulses, such as lentil and chickpea pastas.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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