industrious
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It was not an elegant meal, exactly, but I remember feeling immensely industrious.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
Montreal’s mascot was Amik, the industrious Canadian beaver.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
He was industrious his entire life, eventually starting the fast-food chain known today as Chick-fil-A.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Restore said the industrious rodents were released on the estate in two stages.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
“When we strove to be unselfish, humble, industrious, friendly, and ready to help others, all this was only with regard to our own people,” she said.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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