legwork

Example Sentences

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Soon-to-be graduates say it has taken a lot of legwork to land job offers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

But it isn’t straightforward, and it will require legwork.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

Leading up to the draft, Horn’s situation also required extra scouting legwork.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

Even if you do some of the legwork yourself, always rely on the agent’s expertise for negotiating.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2024

“Don’t worry; I won’t say a word. You just concentrate on getting better. I’ll do the legwork and you can help with the revisions and fact-checking, okay?”

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen