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work something out



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They now say she owes $130,000 and she has to work something out immediately or they’ll put a lien on her house, which is a great place in a beach town.

From MarketWatch Apr. 6, 2026

He is sure he’ll work something out, though.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2025

"As long as they have good work ethic, and they're polite and respectful, we'll work something out," he added.

From BBC Mar. 29, 2025

I don’t know why the Rams and Cooper Kupp couldn’t work something out.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 15, 2025

“We’ll go to Hogsmeade,” said Harry, “and try to work something out once we see what the protection around the school’s like. Get under the Cloak, Hermione, I want to stick together this time.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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