work through

phrasal verb

worked through; working through; works through

: to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant) successfully

He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression.

Examples of work through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Regulators and banking executives are still working through the details of how to implement equitable lending policies most effectively—and how to do it in a way that leverages as much capital as possible, and remains profitable for the private sector. —

Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 16 May 2024 The 49ers worked through a gauntlet of a non-conference schedule starting in February, beating the likes of No. 4 Florida State in Tallahassee, No. 14 Kentucky and No. 12 Virginia Tech at The Sue, followed by a stout 21-6 record in AAC play. —

Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for work through

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