workmate

Example Sentences

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Kreager, as his workmate, speedskates on the surface of Peter’s despair, wisely playing the manic top side rather than the abyss below.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022

This filly made a comfortable early lead after breaking OK in the 12.5 second drill and galloped out with good energy while defeating her workmate by more than two lengths.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2019

John noticed a physical change in his workmate.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2019

“I’m fed up now,” my workmate announced, and promptly destroyed the widget he was working on.

From The Guardian • Jun. 8, 2016

Since Seabiscuit refused to exert himself in workouts, it would have made little sense to pair him with the brilliantly fast Granville, especially as Granville already had a designated workmate who traveled with him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand