work hard

Example Sentences

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The past five years has seen Chwalinska work hard on the lower levels of the WTA Tour, diligently trying to improve her game.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"Millions of young people who work hard and do the right thing cannot see path to home ownership or security," he said, adding this means many are "postponing adulthood".

From BBC • May 20, 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

So Mama went to the hospital for treatments, and when she’d come home she’d be so tired, she had to work hard just to say, “Hi, baby.”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan