ethic
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"It's all about the work ethic," another person remarked, noting this is a short-term opportunity that could impact his career.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
I took that work ethic to the California Institute of the Arts, where I majored in acting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“Talking about ambition and work ethic are great indicators,” Boneparth said.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Singling out their work ethic, Mantello extolled the way Lane and Metcalf can be relied on to hit the ground running.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
A majority of the nongraduates are young men, and some come from towns where the factory work ethic, to get working as soon as possible, remains strong, even if the factories themselves are vanishing.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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