go-getter
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We could be the go-getter, the people pleaser, the co-dependent one, or even the savior.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
Petar: One of my favorite things about him is that he’s very confident, he’s a go-getter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Which young go-getter is going to take command?
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2025
A brash go-getter, Sean Combs became an overnight millionaire when he launched Bad Boy Records in 1993 with a roster of top artists.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2025
A go-getter might have dreamt up clever ways of promoting the two unpopular titles, but I have no mind for business and considered staying awake to be enough of an accomplishment.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
Some go-getters get up even earlier than 5 a.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
You might not ever want to be in the nerd posse or ride with the millionaire go-getters but knowing your mindset and tendencies will help you find your best path.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2022
The Alphabet Song When it comes to reciting my letters, I’m one of my preschool’s go-getters!
From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2021
In talking about Pete, do you think we underestimate the pressure that society puts on young men to be successful, to be the go-getters or to have a driving ambition?
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2020
It turns out that even two committed go-getters with a deep love and a robust work ethic can’t will themselves into being pregnant.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
