hard-working
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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
Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber said fuel costs are "a real and significant pressure for our hard-working farming and fishing businesses".
From BBC • May 27, 2026
At the end of the day, I’m running to level the playing field for hard-working people, regardless of who they are, regardless of where they live in the state.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
"We've always found young people to be super hard-working, super committed and they just bring a different energy on a busy Saturday or Sunday when we're full," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The people around us were hard-working, boisterous, a little proud of their nickname, yo-go-re, which meant literally uncouth one, or roughneck, or dead-end kid.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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