hardworking
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of hardworking
Example Sentences
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Yet no amount of investigation is going to bring back a loving husband and a hardworking father of five children.
From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026
Sanae Takaichi’s hardworking persona and social-media savvy are resonating with younger people ahead of the country’s election.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
The U.S. economy is driven by the extraordinarily resourceful, innovative, and hardworking private sector.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
Before she left for California, Kerri Ann Penrod was a stand-out among this hardworking, community-oriented clan.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
Kristen Jarvis had been replaced by Chynna Clayton, a hardworking young woman from Miami who quickly became another big sister to our girls and was central to keeping my life running smoothly.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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