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work

[wurk] / wɜrk /








Usage

What are other ways to say work? Work is the general word for exertion of body or mind, and it may apply to exertion that is either easy or hard: fun work; heavy work. Drudgery suggests continuous, dreary, and dispiriting work, especially of a menial or servile kind: the drudgery of household tasks. Labor particularly denotes hard manual work: backbreaking labor; arduous labor. Toil suggests wearying or exhausting labor: toil that breaks down the worker's health.

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The implications of this work extend across many technology sectors.

From Science Daily

By her own admission, she can "lose control" of her emotions when the biggest prizes in tennis are on the line, and she previously worked with a psychologist to improve that aspect of her game.

From BBC

In the wake of the pandemic, WHO member states worked to create an international pandemic treaty designed to prevent, prepare for, and respond to future pandemics, including sharing vaccines and drugs more fairly.

From BBC

Roher said the process of making a feature film had been fascinating, not least because after years in documentary, he was suddenly working with actors.

From Barron's

A government spokesperson said: "The budget doubled down on our work to grow the economy and create good jobs, and we are delivering stability, cutting borrowing and getting inflation down."

From BBC