legwork
noun
leg·work
ˈleg-ˌwərk 
also ˈlāg-
: active physical work (as in gathering information) that forms the basis of more creative or mentally exacting work (such as writing a book)
Examples of legwork in a Sentence
I wrote the article myself, but my assistant gathered the information and did most of the other legwork.
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Much of this legwork involves production, planning strategically, conducting market research, having a solid marketing and visibility plan, and setting systems, software, and automation in place.
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Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Hayton did a lot of the legwork, along with help from older sister Kaylee, in finding her spot with Missouri-St. Louis.
Kaylee, a 2014 West Aurora alum who pitched for both North Central College and Aurora University, teaches young pitchers.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
The analyst said Southwest did a lot of legwork to rebuild trust after its 2022 holiday meltdown, simply by getting passengers from Point A to Point B more efficiently.
—Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Brooks and Barela curate experiential boxes filled with marijuana products and other lifestyle items to take the legwork out of shopping and introduce new brands to local consumers.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Hayton did a lot of the legwork, along with help from older sister Kaylee, in finding her spot with Missouri-St. Louis.
Kaylee, a 2014 West Aurora alum who pitched for both North Central College and Aurora University, teaches young pitchers.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
The analyst said Southwest did a lot of legwork to rebuild trust after its 2022 holiday meltdown, simply by getting passengers from Point A to Point B more efficiently.
—Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Brooks and Barela curate experiential boxes filled with marijuana products and other lifestyle items to take the legwork out of shopping and introduce new brands to local consumers.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for legwork
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“Legwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legwork. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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legwork
noun
leg·work
ˈleg-ˌwərk
: the work involved in gathering information
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