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legwork englanniksi

1. Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.

2. 1955, "http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,861334,00.html Who'll Buy My Stocks?," Time, 7 Mar.:

In addition to spreading more information, brokers are going to have to do some leg work to get new customers.

3. 2003, Peter Spotts, "http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0501/p01s01-wogi.html What the world has done right on SARS," Christian Science Monitor, 1 May (retrieved 5 Jan. 2009):

The worldwide effort has already revealed several valuable lessons including . . . the use of old-fashioned legwork in tracking down people who may unknowingly carry a virus.

4. 2004, Jerry Acuff, The Relationship Edge in Business, page 62

John did all the legwork. He had the invitations printed and mailed. He found speakers.

5. skillful Skillful or vigorous use of the legs, as in dance or sports.

6. 1890, "http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9806E3DD123BE533A25752C1A9639C94619ED7CF Atalanta and Yale Race: An English expert criticizes the crews of Yale and Harvard," New York Times, 11 May, p. 20 (retrieved 5 Jan 2009):

"Watriss, No. 3, is rowing well. . . . His leg work is very fair."

7. 2005, Thomas Incledon & Matthew Hoffman, Mens Health Maximum Muscle Plan'', page 353

Fancy legwork and jumping rope will get you in great shape.

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