work (on)

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act
Verb
  • The staff acts as almost a mini-military– serving and protecting this metaphorical anti-war, positive energy force field.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Throughout the years, Franklin served on many more boards and acted as a consultant providing his expertise on housing, infrastructure and community engagement.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Work (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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