hard-working
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
He is a willing and hard-working striker, a selfless sort, but not a natural goalscorer.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
“At the end of the day, I’m running to level the playing field for hard-working people, regardless of who they are, regardless of where they live in the state,” Esteves told Salon.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
"My father was a hard-working man doing a respectable job," Hoque said.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
The Ashidas were a part of the Holcomb community everyone appreciated—a family likably high-spirited, yet hard-working and neighborly and generous, though they didn’t have much to be generous with.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
