work through
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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With Gerrit Cole still working through his rehab starts, the Yankees rotation has gone from a significant strength to something less than following emergent ace Cam Schlittler.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Most importantly, people should pay attention to warning signs rather than working through them.
—Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The finale is leading to a big convention showdown between Hypergnosis and PINATA, which are each working through obstacles that any responsible company would iron out before going public with their product.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026
The Porter County Election Board worked through some minor kinks with the county’s new voting equipment during the election certification at noon on Friday in the tabulation room of the Elections & Registration Office.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Most importantly, people should pay attention to warning signs rather than working through them.
—Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The finale is leading to a big convention showdown between Hypergnosis and PINATA, which are each working through obstacles that any responsible company would iron out before going public with their product.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026
The Porter County Election Board worked through some minor kinks with the county’s new voting equipment during the election certification at noon on Friday in the tabulation room of the Elections & Registration Office.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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