working over

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Doxorubicin, a commonly used drug for TNBC, often stops working over time as tumors adapt.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

“People will naturally continue working over the holiday period but more at their own speed as they have lots of family commitments to juggle,” Cadwallader said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Officers working over their allotted schedules were often tired when they were on duty, another staffer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

He told her he was working over Christmas in a secretive military role, training foreign soldiers, but wanted to stay in touch with her during the festive season.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2024

She was angry when she came, but when she looked in at the pony and at Jody working over him, she felt a curious pride rise up in her.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck