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workday

[wurk-dey] / ˈwɜrkˌdeɪ /


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A few weeks ago at the end of a dispiriting workday, I dragged my husband to an outdoor show headlined by The Breeders.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

It was a Friday in 2015 and she had just finished her workday in New York City.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Burbank has a population of about 100,000, which doubles during the workday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

The blackouts disrupt schedules, spoil products and make each workday unpredictable.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

It wasn’t hard to identify my handiwork of the prior workday: my staples were crooked, catching the wire in a haphazard but adequate way to hold it to the posts.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

"Even in peacetime conditions, the quarters are cramped, the workdays are long, the food is not great, and it's difficult to get fresh air, exercise and even a decent night's sleep," Schroden said.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Maintaining a faster pace to tackle more tasks results in longer workdays.

From Slate Apr. 9, 2026

Participants were randomly assigned to take either solriamfetol or a placebo on workdays over a four-week period.

From Science Daily Apr. 1, 2026

Carscrolling has become a favorite little luxury for exhausted parents, who cherish the routine as a buffer between hectic workdays and whatever awaits them at home.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 27, 2026

Miller was a large man and a likable one who sometimes on slow workdays organized the boys into teams and taught them intricate games on the playing field.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




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