plugging away
Example Sentences
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While others worked on phones, his team kept plugging away at car software—and kept their QNX email addresses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
"There's gonna be times throughout the years that you fall short, you get back up and dust yourself off and keep plugging away -- Sam's been that steadying force," added Macdonald.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
Katie Miller is still plugging away at her job as the world’s least-charming podcast host.
From Salon ● Jan. 22, 2026
A Coachella Valley district is plugging away at developing its own program, which could get off the ground next spring.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2025
It was old Doctor Merrivale hiding behind the curtains of his office, plugging away with a Daisy air rifle.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
