work up
Example Sentences
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Because the person has not worked outside of the house, Trench and Jensen have them start with an entry-level receptionist job paying $45,000 a year, and work up from there.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026
Given the current resources being devoted to oil tankers, they said the group can work up the information necessary to submit a seizure warrant to the court in a matter of weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Then you work up the chutzpah to share it with other people.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025
It took years for Cavallo to work up the courage to say "I'm gay" before coming out on 27 October 2021.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025
It took me all night to work up my courage, but in the morning I went to Sass.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
