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 Chase Elliott stole the show in an eventful Xfinity Series race, working through the field to reach the top 10 after starting 30th. —

Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2024 Hollister’s second consecutive victory by double-digits was scoreless for the first two innings as Pioneer pitcher Nathaniel Forbes worked through the formidable Hollister lineup. —

Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for work through

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