Slog

usgb/slɑːɡ/
verb

To work hard over a long period.

He slogged for years before he made it big in the music industry.
Visual representation of "slog" - To work hard over a long period.
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Figurative Meaning

Slog can mean working hard on anything, not just physical labor.

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After slogging over the proposal all night, she felt exhausted.
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Long Duration

Slog emphasizes the duration and difficulty of the job or task.

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I've been slogging away at this report for weeks!
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