working

Example Sentences

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"These households—often referred to as the 'working poor' —frequently carry a heavy financial burden and can face just as much pressure during school holiday periods," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“I didn’t know the term ‘working capital,’ and as a result I had none,” she said.

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2024

All it’s good for is “the idea that ‘working out’ is something special, an esoteric skill” that you need to fork over thousands of dollars to do properly, versus just … going outside and moving.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2023

"I think people don't understand that the term 'working actor.'"

From Salon • Sep. 20, 2023

“You are twelve years old, Nate. What are you ‘working out’?”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle