toiled

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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

He toiled hard for years, in empty stadiums and in domestic tournaments that don't draw much attention.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

British officials have toiled behind the scenes to lobby the Trump administration on Ukraine and Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

While Epstein, Evans, and Preston toiled on the group’s behalf, Sir George’s dogged curation of The Beatles’ sound will ensure a listenership across the centuries.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

A nauseating smell rose and smacked me in the face, but I toiled as fast as I could.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman