work in

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as in to infiltrate
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork

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Recent Examples of work in But on the whole, many working in DEI argue that critics who call it discriminatory are fundamentally — and often willfully — misinterpreting their profession. Maria Aspan, NPR, 27 May 2025 That remains a work in progress, too, as Muncy showed in ripping a throw that ended up going into the outfield on a bunt single from Starling Marte on Friday. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 27 May 2025 These work in essentially the same way as liquid fabric softener by depositing a waxy coating on your towels that will ruin their feel, look, and performance over time. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 May 2025 Catholic women do much of the church’s work in schools and hospitals and are usually responsible for passing the faith to the next generation. Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for work in
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Verb
  • He was inserted into the game with a 2-0 count, one runner on and one out in the seventh inning against Corona.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
  • Merely insert a capsule, select a strength, and then press a button to create a cocktail, such as a martini, daiquiri, and more in just a few seconds.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Verb
  • The Entity was a sentient artificial intelligence program capable of infiltrating any operating system – i.e., controlling the world.
    Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
  • Also in the first film, Ethan infiltrates a secure vault at CIA headquarters in Langley, VA, which was supposed to be monitored by William Donloe (Rolf Saxon).
    Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • By introducing two obligatory pit stops, so the thinking went, teams would have to get creative with their strategy and liven up an event that has often felt too predictable of late.
    Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • If the states are calling for term limits Congress should have the courage to act and introduce a bill to make term limits a reality without waiting for a convention.
    Avery Padraic Kerrigan, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025
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  • Some shower caps use materials that can allow a certain amount of water to worm its way through, which entirely defeats the purpose of wearing the cap in the first place.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • The pair share a complicated relationship from the early episodes of Season 1, where Sauron, disguised as a helpless traveler, wormed his way into her heart and good graces.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 May 2025
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  • But eventually, the neighbor realized Mystery had been sneaking out against his wishes, as Mystery is an indoor cat only.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
  • The Pacers, meanwhile, have solidified themselves as title contenders after sneaking their way into the conference finals last year.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Based on my firm's analysis, in April 2025, traditional indices moved in different directions: The Dow Jones declined by 3.28% and the S&P 500 slipped 1.10%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.90%.
    Arthur Mouratov, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • The defense did slip slightly last year — from first to 13th in adjusted efficiency — and that’s in part because Iowa State wasn’t as physical and deep up front.
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • The second image showed a mostly hollow building with the makings of a winding staircase as teams of construction workers toiled away.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 May 2025
  • Where to eat and drink in Athens Monument’s location provides a gateway to the tavernas, restaurants and bars that line the winding streets of Athens.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025

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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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