blue-collar

Example Sentences

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In the 1970s, when they won their only two NBA titles, the Knicks were known as a "blue-collar, hard-working, tough-minded team," according to Adam Criblez, author of a book on the squad.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

At Alta Baja, he could talk to my Mexican American wife and other blue-collar Latinos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Stewart, the former mayor, said closing Stanley’s last local factory would levy an emotional toll in a town built on blue-collar work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

AI’s top risk for many blue-collar workers is that the technology provides customers with the ability to solve problems instead of calling a professional, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

He began dressing like he was a blue-collar worker—jackets from UPS and Home Depot, a back brace like he had a job in a warehouse.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater