hardworking
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of hardworking
Example Sentences
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Telling hardworking people they didn’t have a job because the executives couldn’t manage the finances was a failure of leadership, Steve’s father, Paul, then running the company, would say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
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
I’ve always had a great respect for the very beautiful culture and the hardworking people, so family oriented.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
He seems like a nice kid — well-mannered, diligent and hardworking.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
“I will be honest with you. We do not have any children and have no interest in being surrogate parents. But if you are respectful and hardworking, you will be treated fairly.”
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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