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as in inserting
to put among or between others
I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup
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as in infiltrating
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork
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Recent Examples of working in
Going all the way back to his days working in the college ranks at Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Virginia State and Norfolk State to his seven seasons in the NFL, Parker has a deep collection of notes and recollection from what has worked for him in the past and what hasn’t.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
His prior work includes working in West Texas as a TV reporter for KTXS.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
It is designed for new startups working in health technology, digital medicine and life sciences, according to a news release from the city.
—Chase Jordan
january 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
The whole point of us working in in collaboration is to look forward to these moments when this kind of indeterminacy happens, either because of a thunderstorm or the other person’s intervention.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Unlike so many gifted people working in movies or television, Caesar’s writers didn’t bend their talents to the medium’s commercial demands.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
What is working in the market right now?
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
In recent times, efforts to address this challenge have seen professionals working in extreme environments pursue a more proactive approach to security, guided by advancements in AI, deep learning, and IoT technologies.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
The award is given to a member of the LGBTQIA+ community working in the entertainment industry whose work has made a cultural impact and inspired meaningful representation on screen and beyond.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
His prior work includes working in West Texas as a TV reporter for KTXS.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
It is designed for new startups working in health technology, digital medicine and life sciences, according to a news release from the city.
—Chase Jordan
january 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
The whole point of us working in in collaboration is to look forward to these moments when this kind of indeterminacy happens, either because of a thunderstorm or the other person’s intervention.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Unlike so many gifted people working in movies or television, Caesar’s writers didn’t bend their talents to the medium’s commercial demands.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
What is working in the market right now?
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
In recent times, efforts to address this challenge have seen professionals working in extreme environments pursue a more proactive approach to security, guided by advancements in AI, deep learning, and IoT technologies.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
The award is given to a member of the LGBTQIA+ community working in the entertainment industry whose work has made a cultural impact and inspired meaningful representation on screen and beyond.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working in
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But as Scheierman prepared to inbound the ball in the frontcourt, Mazzulla pivoted, calling Williams to the bench and inserting Gonzalez.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Titans, who were coming off single-digit losses to UC Davis and UC Riverside on the road last week, went with a different starting lineup, inserting Davis White in at guard in place of fellow freshman Bryce Cofield.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Airborne tear gas can drift, infiltrating residents’ apartments through vents, air conditioning units and windowsills.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
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The second greatest threat for the year, according to Experian, are deepfake candidates infiltrating remote workforces.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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They’re built with a cozy fleece lining that’ll keep your hands cozy and warm, and a wind-proof cuff that’ll keep any drafts from sneaking into them.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Those against it will argue to do so rewards the criminal act of sneaking over the border.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2026
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Content creator Olly Hume shared a skit of the DJ at the Brooklyn-Peltz wedding introducing Victoria to her dance with Brooklyn.—
Janelle Ash , Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The second-generation model arrived in 2022, followed by the third in 2023, with the fourth generation launching in 2024 – with each iteration introducing updates in styling, powertrain options, and safety features.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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Brennan then cut to a clip that shows an unidentified ICE agent slipping on actual ice in Minneapolis.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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Forms have a way of slipping into magazines, getting buried under mail on the kitchen counter, or ending up at the office instead of at home.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The spa Spa Town is a collection of elegant tents connected by a timber walkway winding through the meadow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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The long and winding road over the fate of TikTok — the enormously popular social video platform that has been a force in American youth culture and entertainment — has come to an end.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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