work ethic
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"What came through more than anything else was his determination to succeed. That work ethic was clear."
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Economic opportunity, the ability to speak and worship freely and a strong work ethic have led many Americans to see the U.S. as a uniquely privileged nation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Natalie Gallagher, the narrator of Sarah Anderson’s darkly comic debut, “Fallow,” has never possessed anything like a sterling work ethic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
“She was a baller,” Avery said of her mom’s work ethic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
It turns out that even two committed go-getters with a deep love and a robust work ethic can’t will themselves into being pregnant.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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