can-do
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of can-do
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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In this way, Bill’s cadre of customers became a can-do community, and our small corner of the world was better for it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
As we sit in Kabawat's graceful living room, among framed family photographs and sprays of Syria's new flag, her can-do composure breaks for a moment.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2026
Still, Ned insists, with the right resources, adequate staff, and a can-do attitude, the Toledo Truth Teller can return to greatness.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2025
“Bob was quickly identified as one of the can-do people,” says Tom Morris, a former Imagineer turned author-historian on the division.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
“Understand me, I was already the can-do type.”
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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