work through
phrasal verb
worked through; working through; works through
: to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant) successfully
He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression.
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In the Parliament, the debate is public and working through multiple committees, giving interest parties and MEPs the opportunity to voice their opinions.
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Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
And after Gonsolin settled down to work through six innings without further damage, the Dodgers’ bullpen made the lead stand, getting key outs from Jack Dreyer and Ben Casparius in the seventh, then struggling late-game options Tanner Scott in the eighth and Alex Vesia for a ninth-inning save.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Over the years, Panahi has confronted attempts to restrict his work through various clandestine methods that may be instructive to Americans in the present climate.
—Eric Kohn, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
Since March, Hobby Works has worked through thousands of price changes to reflect fluctuating import costs, Brey says.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 May 2025
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Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
And after Gonsolin settled down to work through six innings without further damage, the Dodgers’ bullpen made the lead stand, getting key outs from Jack Dreyer and Ben Casparius in the seventh, then struggling late-game options Tanner Scott in the eighth and Alex Vesia for a ninth-inning save.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Over the years, Panahi has confronted attempts to restrict his work through various clandestine methods that may be instructive to Americans in the present climate.
—Eric Kohn, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
Since March, Hobby Works has worked through thousands of price changes to reflect fluctuating import costs, Brey says.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 May 2025
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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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