as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the mob boss's thugs really worked him over
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Recent Examples of work over
The Art Directors Council is also set to honor production designer Washington, celebrating his work over more than 50 years in the film industry.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Voda: Some media works over a longer period of time, and all media has its window of impact.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The tenkeyless wireless board works over Bluetooth or 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, or via USB-C.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, a growing number of rural students are questioning the return on a costly degree and choosing work over college.
—Kelly Field, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Voda: Some media works over a longer period of time, and all media has its window of impact.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The tenkeyless wireless board works over Bluetooth or 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, or via USB-C.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, a growing number of rural students are questioning the return on a costly degree and choosing work over college.
—Kelly Field, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work over
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If pets do go outside, Aitken recommended wiping their paws with a wet towel or baby wipes to ensure any soot is removed, to stop them from licking it off.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Wipe paws off after walking outdoors with a wet washcloth or baby wipes to prevent pets from licking soot off of their feet after coming inside.—
Geoffrey Eisler,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Asked about his identity and to provide authorization, Deng tried to hide his equipment and flee, prompting the officials to take him and his companions into custody.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The entrance is like a secret garden, a shrouded staircase that is trying its best to hide from the throngs of visitors looking for this exact type of postcard-perfect view.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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As Israel pounded Gaza in response Hamas vowed not to return the hostages until Israel withdrew its forces from the enclave, permanently ended the war, and allowed for rebuilding.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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The first phase of the truce took effect following a three-hour delay during which Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded the Gaza Strip.—
Mohammed Salem,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump himself has lashed out at Newsom a number of times over the issue and has ignored a request from the governor to visit the area.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Spencer is appropriately freaked out and lashing out at just about everyone, though Bobby does offer him a potential suspect in Rafael Campos, the head of the Los Tigres cartel who is currently in prison thanks in part to Captain Spencer and Judge Powell.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement According to Amika Mota, who worked as a firefighter in California’s Chowchilla prison before her release in 2015, during major fires prisoners do a lot of preventive and protective work, like clearing brush or cutting gaps in the vegetation to slow the spread of flames.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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So our parents have no idea about one of the most important things their children are doing.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Jan. 2025
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While last week's snow is melting away and temperatures have slightly warmed over the past few days, cold air is expected to hit the state this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.—
Remington Miller,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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The national average hit 20% at the end of 2024, according to Moody’s Analytics.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2025
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Ky Princi punched out seven and surrendered one earned run over six innings while finishing with two hits at the plate, and Eli Walsh had three hits (including a triple) as Norwell pulled away for a 13-2 win over Falmouth.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2024
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The sponge is baked in one large sheet and then punched out into perfect little circles.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2024
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Today infernos whipped by a perfect storm of high winds and drought conditions hit the Western edges of the United States especially hard.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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As the fire came closer, whipped by strong winds barreling down the mountains, no ambulance appeared.—
Claire Fahy,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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