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industrious

[in-duhs-tree-uhs] / ɪnˈdʌs tri əs /


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Having written or co-written six of the album’s songs, Burnett has proven himself to be one of Starr’s most able and industrious collaborators.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

He was as industrious as the others, committed defenders and creating shooting opportunities for himself, even if his end product was lacking.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The industrious attacking midfielder has become an integral part of Barcelona's squad since making his debut in the 2023/24 season, making 113 appearances and scoring 29 goals.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

It’s also true that Minnesota’s roughly 80,000-strong Somali community contains many industrious people and good citizens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

They naturally took comfort in each other’s society and were much together, riding, walking, dancing, or dawdling, for at Nice no one can be very industrious during the gay season.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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