hard-working
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“The community looks at us as a negative presence, but in reality, we’re hard-working, dedicated family people.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Neill was a consummate character actor, hard-working and driven by a love for his craft, with a filmography spanning decades and roles that touched countless lives.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Some cut the manager some slack by saying the players, though hard-working and fiercely determined, are over-praised and over-rated at this level.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
In the 1970s, when they won their only two NBA titles, the Knicks were known as a "blue-collar, hard-working, tough-minded team," according to Adam Criblez, author of a book on the squad.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
At a late 1963 rally in Philadelphia, Mr. Muhammad, embracing me, said to that audience before us, “This is my most faithful, hard-working minister. He will follow me until he dies. ”
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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