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worked up

[wurkt-uhp] / ˈwɜrktˈʌp /


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Nevertheless, I worked up my courage and said, “Hi, my name is Nick. I love your hat. I have one just like it!”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"The defendant appeared agitated and worked up, and was remonstrating as he got back into his van," said Knight.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Together, they worked up the proposal for Safe Outdoor Spaces, aimed at allowing managed, secure areas for people to pitch tents in vacant lots to reduce illegal encampments.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

When the media personality finally worked up the courage to quit, he said Banks gave him the cold shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

My grandmother was getting pretty worked up herself and now she heaved herself out of her chair and began pacing up and down the room, thumping the carpet with her stick.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl




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