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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The creative is currently working to bridge the gap between the worlds of fashion and travel while exploring the real life implications of the industry from a global perspective.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
But after coming onto the radar of regulators, Apple quickly worked to reverse the decision, partnering with the Mail to launch its UK program, Semafor has learned.
—semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Protests that broke out across the nation spilled into downtown Aurora, where buildings were vandalized and tear gas filled the air as the APD worked to disperse crowds.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
That said, there’s still significant work to be done – especially in terms of financing.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
But after coming onto the radar of regulators, Apple quickly worked to reverse the decision, partnering with the Mail to launch its UK program, Semafor has learned.
—semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Protests that broke out across the nation spilled into downtown Aurora, where buildings were vandalized and tear gas filled the air as the APD worked to disperse crowds.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
That said, there’s still significant work to be done – especially in terms of financing.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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