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works

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plural noun

(often functioning as singular) a place where a number of people are employed, such as a factory
the sum total of a writer's or artist's achievements, esp when considered together
the works of Shakespeare
the deeds of a person, esp virtuous or moral deeds performed as religious acts
works of charity
the interior parts of the mechanism of a machine, etc
the works of a clock
informal��in preparation
See spanner
slang��
1. full or extreme treatment
2. a very violent physical beating
  to give someone the works
slang��a syringe
(modifier) of or denoting a racing car, etc, that is officially entered by a manufacturer in an event
a works entry

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Thirty-nine paintings on canvas and 21 on paper are installed chronologically, the works on paper selected from 70 made during Davis’ lengthy hospitalization.

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So I know how a lot of magic works, but when I can watch and be fooled, that’s what made me want to be a magician in the first place.

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My godfather’s son grew up in the theater and still works as a professional in the arts and he’s always working hard, so we try to support them.

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Family members and survivors of the institution will have an opportunity in the coming weeks to view the perimeter of the "forensically controlled site" to see the works being undertaken.

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However, campaigners have raised concerns about ancient woodland being impacted by the works.

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