work up
Example Sentences
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The new findings indicate that this protection may only work up to a point, said Angela Encerrado-Manriquez, the paper's lead author and a recent Ph.D. graduate from UC Davis.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
"I'm getting to sit and observe a master at work up close," Hansard said.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Professional-services firms have historically relied on a pyramid-based model, where scores of junior employees funnel their work up to more senior partners who have been promoted based on tenure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
It’s not bad for someone who just a few years ago needed to work up the courage to see himself as a director.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
It’s so predictable that it’s hard to work up enthusiasm.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
