ethic
Example Sentences
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Edwards said it was the best she had seen Capsey play, and praised her work ethic over the winter.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“Talking about ambition and work ethic are great indicators,” Boneparth said.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
To make it in any professional sport, a slice of luck - in addition to work ethic and natural ability - is often required.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
One longtime friend was surprised by reports characterizing Rana as a gauche underperformer, having known Rana as an outgoing person with a dry, quick sense of humor and an intense work ethic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
People who say today’s generation has no work ethic would take that back if they saw how busy I’d been in one short week.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing ethic
The Suffix -ic, Part 1
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