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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
The people who spotted it weren’t professional scientists working in a lab.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
He was initially located by employees of a service company working in the area.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Aramburo then returned to Chicago due to a requirement stating that, in order to request someone’s entry into the US, the American citizen must be working in the country.
—Karen Esquivel, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Founded in 1997, BWFN has served as a platform for mentorship, advocacy and industry access for Black women working in entertainment.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The Congolese refugee arrested arriving at work A Congolese woman settled in the Twin Cities area in November 2024 with refugee status, working in the hospitality business as the breadwinner for her husband and four children.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
His prior work includes working in West Texas as a TV reporter for KTXS.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
In all, more than 160 people were spread out, each working in groups with a separate mission.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
After working in visual merchandising in retail, Williams landed on footwear design in 2019 and launched his brand shortly after.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
He was initially located by employees of a service company working in the area.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Aramburo then returned to Chicago due to a requirement stating that, in order to request someone’s entry into the US, the American citizen must be working in the country.
—Karen Esquivel, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Founded in 1997, BWFN has served as a platform for mentorship, advocacy and industry access for Black women working in entertainment.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The Congolese refugee arrested arriving at work A Congolese woman settled in the Twin Cities area in November 2024 with refugee status, working in the hospitality business as the breadwinner for her husband and four children.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
His prior work includes working in West Texas as a TV reporter for KTXS.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
In all, more than 160 people were spread out, each working in groups with a separate mission.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
After working in visual merchandising in retail, Williams landed on footwear design in 2019 and launched his brand shortly after.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working in
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The software includes editing tools for inserting text, annotating, merging, splitting, compressing, and watermarking PDFs.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Health experts frequently warn that inserting Q-tips or cotton swabs into your ear canal can push wax deeper, cause injury, and interfere with your ear’s natural self-cleaning process.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Mar. 2026
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The levels of airborne chemicals detected in the gym’s basement suggest toxic vapors are infiltrating the building.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The development comes after long-standing fears about Chinese agents infiltrating London’s political circle.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Mar. 2026
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These businesses offer a way to entertain kids while sneaking in a little education.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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But beyond sneaking small bombs past Israel’s air defenses, Iran’s use of cluster munitions may also be intended to try to reduce Israel’s stock of missile interceptors, potentially forcing it to fire dozens of them to eliminate the threat of a single missile.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Opened in 2023 next to the University of Maryland campus, Little Blue Menu is a 100-seat restaurant that serves as a permanent test kitchen for introducing new menu items and experimenting with twists on tried-and-true favorites.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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And three months before introducing the new decree, Argentina’s right-wing president Javier Milei, an ally of prime minister Giorgia Meloni, was granted citizenship by descent on a state visit to Italy.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ocean-facing rooms feel paradisiac, and mornings here arrive gently, with little more than light and salt air slipping through the windows.—
Gina Góngora,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most runners have had an experience like this at some point and been left wondering how to add mileage without slipping into injury.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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The openworked dial also spotlights the new manual-winding AK-05 movement, which, of course, showcases several traditional techniques.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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My hike through Cape Froward began, like many hikes do, at the end of a winding road.—
Mark Johanson,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
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