working over

Example Sentences

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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

Healey said more than 200 military planners from the coalition had been working over the last few months "doing detailed planning for the point of a ceasefire".

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

Also, a lot of nonprofit leaders have a lot of work to do and they’re working over 40 or 60 hours sometimes to lead their organizations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 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