laboring

Example Sentences

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We know that underneath, we’re laboring frantically to keep going — sometimes, even just to stay afloat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

They were checking on their fleets of AI assistants to make sure they were still laboring away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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 nasty, small, gloating smile with which she glanced back at the laboring old woman was both wicked and apprehensive.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller