Put to
Work
Work verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Waif Prophet: Book-learned and unused to the same work as his brothers, Joseph is a fairly squishy prophet until he is put to slave work.
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She is ordered to do useless labour, which is the ultimate insult in the Aiel culture where even prisoners from enemy clans (gai'shain) are put to useful work.
Source: Bewildering Punishment -
If these defenses are put to the test (and they usually will be), the results will vary, depending on the work.
Source: Citadel City
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