119 entries under verb topic. ×

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hump(determine, strain, apply, undertake)
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hustle(determine, strain, apply, undertake)
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intend(determine, strain, apply, undertake)
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knock oneself out(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, work)
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lift a finger(expression, idiom, work, attack)
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look alive(expression, move, shift, rouse)
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make a bid(expression, idiom, work, attack)
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make a pass at(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, work)
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make a run at(expression, idiom, determine, undertake)
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make a stab(expression, idiom, try, undertake)
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make an attempt(expression, idiom, work, attack)
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mill about(expression, phrasal verb, move, shift)
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peg away(expression, determine, strain, undertake)
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plug(determine, strain, apply, undertake)
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pour it on(expression, idiom, determine, strain)
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propose(work, attack, struggle, try)
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purpose(determine, strain, apply, undertake)
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put oneself out(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, work)
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put yourself out(expression, idiom, try, attempt)
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scratch(determine, strain, apply, undertake)
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