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outwork

[out-wurk, out-wurk] / ˌaʊtˈwɜrk, ˈaʊtˌwɜrk /


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“I’m trying to outwork the people. I’m trying to outwork me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

We spoke after the first season of “Mo” came out and you talked about how as an immigrant, your mentality is you have to outwork everybody.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2025

“At the time I was just trying to outwork everybody.”

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Early in his political career, Newsom said, “I realized I’m just gonna outwork everybody.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2023

If its attorneys do not outsmart you, they will outwork you, and if they can’t outwork you, they’ll win through sheer intimidation.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell