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Discover LudwigThe phrase "for a work" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to describe the purpose or intention of something, often in relation to a job or task. Example: "I bought this new laptop for a work project." Here, "for a work project" indicates that the laptop was purchased specifically to use for a task or job-related project. Another example: "The artist spent months preparing for a work that would capture the essence of the city." In this sentence, "for a work" refers to the artist's intended creation, emphasizing the effort and preparation put into it.
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Not bad for a work in progress.
For a work on paper, that is a huge price.
The Pegasus Prize was for a work of Maori literature.
That is a vast amount for a work on paper.
I went out for a work dinner recently.
Tomorrow I have to drive to the Vladimir region northeast of Moscow for a work assignment.
It was the most ever paid for a work by a living artist.
For a work that had so much humor early on, it ended sombrely.
The sale broke the world-record price for a work of art at auction.
But for a work of translation, "Invasion!" expresses confusion with remarkable clarity.
It was $375, which seemed low for a work of this period.
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