as in labor
very hard or unpleasant work
the donkeywork involved in setting up one's own start-up software firm
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Noun
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Cheaper labor and input costs in China have also boosted Tesla’s operating margins, powering its stock – and Musk’s fortune – to new heights.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Common causes include typing on a keyboard, working on an assembly line, playing musical instruments, and doing agricultural labor.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Instead, her life was turned upside down last week after President Donald Trump’s administration began instituting mass layoffs as part of an aggressive effort to trim the federal workforce.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Tyson and Flair can often be seen at dispensaries, cannabis trade shows and events, all in an effort to promote their growing brands.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes,
16 Feb. 2025
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They were connected and met with historical figures such as Muhammad Ali, Elijah Muhammad or Warith Deen Mohammed, leaders who taught that Islam was the religion that would best address the historical damage slavery had done to Black America.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The #MeToo movement ousted abusive men from power, and even ideas as expansive as reparations for slavery were no longer dismissed by the party’s mainstream but deemed worthy of study.—
Shane Goldmacher,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The rampant bird flu's effect on egg prices, her own gout struggle and microplastics.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Volpe immersed herself in research before making the film, accompanying nurses on hospital shifts to understand their daily struggles.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Not the kind with sandbags and fatigues, but the kind that come with late-night rewrites, diapers, and a creative industry that treats women over 40 like yesterday’s news.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
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It may be accompanied by shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, or profound fatigue.—
Lori B Daniels,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Given the high-touch nature of weights and dumbbells, they should be cleaned after every use to remove oils, sweat, and dirt.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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Common causes of odor in clothing and shoes include sweat, grease, and urine or feces.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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She’s spared her teenage son, Jasper, from that grind.—
Matthew Schneier,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2025
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As hectic school schedules, in-office work and social events roared back to life in the years following the pandemic, Americans have found themselves, well, exhausted by the daily grind.—
Sonal Dutt,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Too much mainstream music now sees itself as a refuge from real-world toils.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2025
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On a mission to eradicate the toil and gamble of online reviews, FeedMe acts as a ‘flavor GPS,’ guiding users directly to dishes that match their taste, dietary requirements, and location.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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