hard-working
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Hal Williams, a veteran actor known for his roles as a friendly neighborhood police officer on “Sanford and Son” and a hard-working patriarch on “227,” has died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 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
Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber said fuel costs are "a real and significant pressure for our hard-working farming and fishing businesses".
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
The cancellations of the planned projects also take jobs away from hard-working, blue-collar Americans.
From Salon ● May 9, 2026
Her parents made the match with business and stability in mind: Johann gained a skilled, hard-working partner, while Maria gained social and financial security.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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