line of work
noun phrase
: the work that a person does regularly in order to earn money : job
He's in a dangerous line of work.
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In her line of work, she’s often asked by patients about the purpose of toenails.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
The story is centered around Russell’s Kate and her husband Hal (Rufus Sewell), who also happens to be in the same line of work.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
But the best scouts keep going back because, in their line of work, perseverance is just as important as an eye for talent.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and happiness expert theorizes that success can be the biggest obstacle to success, so changing your line of work can be beneficial.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
The story is centered around Russell’s Kate and her husband Hal (Rufus Sewell), who also happens to be in the same line of work.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
But the best scouts keep going back because, in their line of work, perseverance is just as important as an eye for talent.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and happiness expert theorizes that success can be the biggest obstacle to success, so changing your line of work can be beneficial.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for line of work
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“Line of work.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20work. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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