work to
phrasal verb
worked to; working to; works to
chiefly British
: to work within the limits of (something)
We have to work to a very tight budget.
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Final Thoughts The College Board has a lot of work to do.
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Scott White, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
When a consumer visits Home Depot’s site, Magic Apron works to enhance their experience by summarizing product reviews, sharing product guides and enabling users to ask specific questions.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2025
Authorities were still working to corroborate the account of the man who was with her, NBC News reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
Tesla shares have been on a steady decline amid blowback over CEO Elon Musk’s political activities and work to slash government spending through the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.
—Ece Yildirim, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
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Scott White, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
When a consumer visits Home Depot’s site, Magic Apron works to enhance their experience by summarizing product reviews, sharing product guides and enabling users to ask specific questions.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2025
Authorities were still working to corroborate the account of the man who was with her, NBC News reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
Tesla shares have been on a steady decline amid blowback over CEO Elon Musk’s political activities and work to slash government spending through the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.
—Ece Yildirim, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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