as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort
the writer pegged away at his first novel for three years before he felt that it was ready to be published
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This was only after the Biden Justice Department labored mightily to make the criminal investigations of the younger Biden disappear.—
The Editors,
National Review,
21 Jan. 2025 -
As Speaker Mike Johnson labors to lock down enough support to be re-elected to his post, every vote is critical.—
Maya C. Miller,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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The bench has struggled at times which could be detrimental come playoff but.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Sweden has been struggling with a wave of shootings and bombings caused by an endemic gang crime problem but fatal attacks at schools are rare.—
Johan Ahlander and Simon Johnson,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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What are your thoughts on whether the U.S. should strive to keep pace with or surpass China's advancements in high-speed rail technology?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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The town of Cicero continually strives to ensure the well-being of all residents.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Some, including President Trump, have wondered if those working on air traffic control had been hired based on DEI goals, rather than professional qualifications.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, for example, Super Bowl viewers saw Danny DeVito join Arnold Schwarzenegger for State Farm; Pete Davidson work with Kate McKinnon for Hellmann’s; Heidi Gardner and Dan Levy pair up for Homes.com; and Chris Pratt pitch Pringles.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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