work hard

Example Sentences

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“I had to work hard to hold it together,” Jill writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"It's really frightening. And I think all of us need to work hard at trying to teach our children and our children's children about not hating other people for being slightly different from yourself."

From BBC • May 22, 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

She will work hard to be heard with appearances across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

He wasn’t afraid to work hard and was always willing to lend a hand.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple