workhorse

Example Sentences

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He was an intensive user of the Fed’s workhorse economic simulations even though he frequently trashed the models when staffers included the results in briefing materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

The massive plane remains a workhorse for the Air Force seven decades after it debuted in the 1950s, and military officials believe the fleet can continue through the century mark with regular modifications and modernization.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

While SpaceX’s Falcon 9 partially reusable rocket has been the space industry’s workhorse for years, it does have its limitations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The Falcon 9 rocket became the company's workhorse, and has carried out hundreds of missions.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Finally, I had a coach who was willing to climb on board my crazy workhorse train, to put in the hours and grind.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad