hard-working

Example Sentences

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In the 1970s, when they won their only two NBA titles, the Knicks were known as a "blue-collar, hard-working, tough-minded team," according to Adam Criblez, author of a book on the squad.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The cancellations of the planned projects also take jobs away from hard-working, blue-collar Americans.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

"My father was a hard-working man doing a respectable job," Hoque said.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

"It was a pleasure to manage them. What's great is they haven't changed. They're exactly the same today; loyal, hard-working people. When I see what they're doing at Arsenal, I'm very proud."

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

For her, he wanted to seem a wise and hard-working man, worthy soon of a wife.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry