by-work

They put food on the table by their own hard work.

With this arm, he has done by far the best work of his career.

Yet for most of human history people have defined themselves by work.

They are asked to help the community whenever possible by work, money, or kind.

Now all he wanted was to get back to the quiet life offered by his work and never come out again.

About 20 others defined themselves by their work, or its effects on them.

Street died before the building was opened, overcome by the work.

"I found myself totally taken over by the personal work," she said.

The authors of the original study stood by their work.

And let's also leave alone the question: why should authors live by their work?