Rather than assigning meaningful tasks, the manager gave us nothing but busy-work for the entire week.

The city's water works faced scrutiny after reports of contamination.

The union organized a work to rule to protest unsafe conditions.

The old sulphur works by the harbor emitted a sharp smell that lingered for miles.

The work-shy apprentice avoided overtime and hoped his coworkers would cover his tasks.

The apprentice's wand work improved dramatically after weeks of focused practice.

Her wand-work impressed the judges.

She switched to night work to help cover the rent.

The company set up a skunk works to develop the prototype in secret.

He found shift work exhausting but appreciated the higher pay.