hard-working
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In 2004, Mr. Nordlinger wrote an article in National Review in which he called Indian-Americans “entrepreneurial, hard-working, striving, traditionalist, family-oriented, religious, assimilationist, patriotic”—therefore natural GOP voters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Neill was a consummate character actor, hard-working and driven by a love for his craft, with a filmography spanning decades and roles that touched countless lives.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
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
But all that being said, his resignation means the government has lost a hard-working, dedicated and - until now - loyal minister.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The hard-working owner, Marty, looked upset this evening.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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