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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Utilities surged in 2024 as investors sought a way to play the burgeoning artificial intelligence trend, but attractive opportunities still exist for those willing to do the legwork, according to Morningstar energy and utilities strategist Travis Miller. —

Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025 This kind of legwork often takes place at conferences. —

Matt Von Hippel, Ars Technica, 25 Nov. 2024 Find And Engage With Legislators’ Staffers Staff members do much of the legislative legwork behind the scenes. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Final Thoughts Demonstrating executive buy-in on AI initiatives requires a bit of legwork on our end. —

Hayden Stafford, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for legwork