work in
verb
worked in; working in; works in
1
: to insert or cause to penetrate by repeated or continued effort
2
: to interpose or insinuate gradually or unobtrusively
worked in a few topical jokes
Examples of work in in a Sentence
I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup.
managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork
Recent Examples on the Web
Showcase provides an opportunity for the graduating cohort to premiere their shorts to agency and studio representatives, as well as celebrate their work in the program.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
But our mental models are more complicated than that and largely work in the reverse direction.
—Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Carter explains how in that era of filmmaking, no one spoke of costume design, save for Lee mentioning her name and work in interviews, and further, no one thought to speak with designers themselves.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
But the guy never stopped working and really worked in service of the fans.
—Peter White, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
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Matt Minton, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
But our mental models are more complicated than that and largely work in the reverse direction.
—Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Carter explains how in that era of filmmaking, no one spoke of costume design, save for Lee mentioning her name and work in interviews, and further, no one thought to speak with designers themselves.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
But the guy never stopped working and really worked in service of the fans.
—Peter White, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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