toiled
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As Djokovic toiled, an eerie hush fell around Arthur Ashe Stadium which indicated the crowd's growing concern for the four-time champion.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 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
Caluori had a try wiped off from a knock-on by replacement hooker Jamie Blamire, but England couldn't get a real toehold as they toiled at the set-piece.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
An odd-looking waggon laden with odd-looking packages rolled into Hobbiton one evening and toiled up the Hill to Bag End.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
