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legwork

[leg-wurk] / ˈlɛgˌwɜrk /










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War With A Mate already has listeners from around the globe, many of whom are happy they get to experience the game without having to do hundreds of hours of legwork.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

One way to support her would be to eliminate some of the legwork.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

Impacted companies also do much of the investigative legwork, out of necessity and self-interest.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

Ms. Adelman has put in considerable legwork to complete this book, her enthusiasm leading her occasionally down rabbit holes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

Anyway, Dad has been asking questions lately that require a little more legwork around the house.

From "Doing Time Online" by Jan Siebold


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