work hard

Example Sentences

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"It is nice to see someone who has dyslexia has shown that even though it's hard, you can work hard and you can get there," Ashley says.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"We have gone up a level and we have got to try and stay there. We will have a week to celebrate and then work hard in the summer."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

We are told to work hard, get degrees and pursue stable careers, yet many of us still feel economically disposable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“They were able to really just take a deep breath, not think about their home not being there. ... They were able to say, ‘Let’s have fun right here, let’s work hard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“That’s none of your business, Sergeant McShane. You can see that I work hard and we don’t need anything from nobody.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith