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peg away

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb peg away has 1 sense
  1. plug away, peg away, slog, keep one's nose to the grindstone, keep one's shoulder to the wheel - work doggedly or persistently; "She keeps plugging away at her dissertation"
    --1 is one way to work
    Sample sentences:
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Definitions from the Web

Peg Away

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition 1: To persistently work on or continue doing something, especially a challenging task.

Example Sentence 1: Despite facing numerous obstacles, she pegged away at her project until it was finally completed.

Example Sentence 2: The students pegged away at their studies in order to achieve good grades.

Definition 2: To steadily make progress or advance towards a goal.

Example Sentence 1: He kept pegging away at his fitness routine, and eventually, he was able to run a marathon.

Example Sentence 2: The team pegged away diligently, eventually securing a spot in the playoffs.

Definition 3: (Local) To repeatedly hit or strike an object, often with force or precision.

Example Sentence 1: He pegged away at the target with his accurate throws.

Example Sentence 2: The child pegged away at the piņata until it finally broke open.

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