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hardworking

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


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Thus, this shocking program was exploiting doctors and the trust inherent in their relationships with patients, and it was also divisive among the many hardworking physicians.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

The 28-year-old says he didn’t consider himself hardworking growing up because he had a comfortable upbringing and was focused on his social life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

He added that this decision to release more material would also "protect our hardworking officers".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“His story connected with us, because we also come from hardworking parents that really gave it all for us.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

People used to do that, too— have twelve or fifteen kids because they figured some would die, some would turn out rotten, and a couple would be hardworking, honest farmers.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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