toiled
Example Sentences
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On another hot day and in improved batting conditions, India finished 154-1 - an ominous lead of 269 - as England's bowlers toiled and lacked wicket-taking threat on a flat surface.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
County team — toiled for days to reach Gil, who worked as a security guard in an underground parking structure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Veteran Jessica Pegula, 32, the top-ranked American who also toiled away on the sport’s lower tier before becoming a top-10 mainstay, appreciates Liu’s resolve.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Before becoming a delivery driver, he toiled for nearly two years in factories, working 12-hour shifts while making about $170 a month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
The mallard toiled from land, against the wind.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
