the works
Example Sentences
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The A.I. economy is even bigger than that, with far more investor and fund exposure in the works, and a worse-case crash could hit up to $20 trillion in household wealth, per the Vanderbilt report.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
Introducing the item at Tuesday's committee, executive director of environment Katie Stewart said the works at the Ladies' Pond would ensure those wanting to change privately were able to.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The Netflix film, which begins streaming Friday, has actually been in the works long before Van Pelt’s book spent more than 64 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
It’s as if an opera house devoted its entire season to three Puccini standards without even a glance at the works of Mozart, Verdi or Wagner.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
“Oh, yes, shelves. I suppose we could fit more shelves somewhere, perhaps in the corridor. I will speak to somebody at the works department.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
