laboring

Example Sentences

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A quarter-century Jean’s senior, David is trying to finish a stalled book project, laboring in the shadow of his more prolific and successful wife, Ann.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"For decades, while laboring in the vineyards of the community, he inspired us to keep hope alive in the struggle for liberty and justice for all," the Democrat said.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Now, as the sport’s leaders wonder how many other Cignettis might be out there laboring in gridiron hinterlands, the real Cignetti is simply reloading for next season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

The author observes that “workers under the OT generally suffered the worst possible conditions because the agency specialized in construction,” which meant laboring outside in extreme weather, even while sick, underfed and exhausted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Betsie hung hard to my arm; she was laboring for breath as she always did when she had to walk any distance.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom