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hardworking

[hahrd-wur-king] / ˈhɑrdˈwɜr kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
conscientious
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STRONGEST


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Turner’s family members describe him as an extremely hardworking and selfless person.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Veda’s conflicts with Mildred feel like the beginning of what would become the generation gap between the kids born into the plenty of American post-war life and their hardworking parents.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Not to say your children are not grateful and hardworking and fiscally accountable.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

North Korean women, on the other hand, "are very tough and resilient", Han said, reflecting a widely-held perception of them as hardworking and resourceful breadwinners in a country where everyday life can be incredibly hard.

From BBC May 22, 2026

Like his brothers, he was hardworking and conscientious, but he had no love for it and in return it did not yield to him.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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