hardworking
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of hardworking
Example Sentences
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Zacharia said the timing of a second press briefing was up to the White House communications department and Trump, whom she praised as "the most hardworking, incredible man."
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
It’s certainly audacious, this drama about a hardworking director of a Parisian nursing home and the way a chance friendship changes her life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
My poor and hardworking parents struggled through the Depression.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Judge Cullum told Garvey while he had previously been "a hardworking and qualified solicitor" he had "found kudos by being around high status criminals".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Most people in our community are decent, hardworking citizens who pursue their own interests legally and without infringing on the rights of others.
From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers
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