dirty work
Example Sentences
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His retirement, though, allows him to do the dirty work and absorb whatever expressions of disappointment from Trump are coming his way.
From Slate • Jan. 12, 2026
They’re the guys that are doing a lot of dirty work that don’t really get the recognition, and I think a lot of Americans probably see themselves in that lens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025
Cybersecurity experts are warning that artificial intelligence agents, widely considered the next frontier in the generative AI revolution, could wind up getting hijacked and doing the dirty work for hackers.
From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025
Ekitike's contribution deserves a deeper look because he is a tireless nuisance to opposition defences, willing to do the dirty work as well as grab the goalscoring glory.
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025
We just took off in our dirty work clothes and Wellington boots with our farm baskets on our heads.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
