in work

phrase

1
: in process of being done
2
of a horse : in training

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As part of this deal, Ariat Work will outfit the Browns grounds crew in work boots and clothing. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 The program focuses on employment in work related to your field of study and civic education. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Crashes and stalls in work zones can easily add to the backups or potentially delay the construction work being cleared. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Abrahami has two graduate degrees in work psychology and a decade studying how careers develop. — Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in work

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in work was in the 14th century

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in work
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“In work.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20work. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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