work to
phrasal verb
worked to; working to; works to
chiefly British
: to work within the limits of (something)
We have to work to a very tight budget.
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The San Diego Humane Society is also lending a hand, working to help evacuate pets that have been affected by the fires.
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Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
The Bears will be busy for the next three to five weeks working to hire the next coach.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Wildfire Recovery Fund The California Community Foundation has worked to help Los Angeles County since 1915.
—Lauren Meltzer, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
The Salvation Army The Salvation Army delivers food, water, and emergency supplies during an emergency, while also working to help rebuild after disaster strikes.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
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Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
The Bears will be busy for the next three to five weeks working to hire the next coach.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Wildfire Recovery Fund The California Community Foundation has worked to help Los Angeles County since 1915.
—Lauren Meltzer, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
The Salvation Army The Salvation Army delivers food, water, and emergency supplies during an emergency, while also working to help rebuild after disaster strikes.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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