plug along
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the Mariners plug along, making the best of what they’ve got and dreaming of the day when they’re finally at full strength.
From Seattle Times • May 11, 2017
It could be that the agencies will just plug along under the radar and get some real work done.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2017
In fact, Pennsylvania and West Virginia have accounted for about 60% of new U.S. gas reserves since 2008, although mighty Texas continues to plug along, upping its reserves by 20% since then.
From Forbes • Jun. 2, 2015
“We certainly dealt with plenty of that last year and we found a way to plug along and play effectively,” Del Rio said.
From Washington Times • Nov. 6, 2014
There lived, one time, a shiftless chap, who wasn't satisfied; To settle down and plug along he never could abide.
From The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 4 June 1906 by Various
