hardworking

Example Sentences

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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

Generally, though, we are all decent and hardworking coaches who, when we are away from the game, can be totally different people to our families and friends.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

There will be short, sharp peaks and valleys, but if you can’t stand the rises and falls in altitude, hand over those anxieties to your silent, hardworking virtual self.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

"Philadelphia is a hardworking, gritty city, a blue-collar city, and we take a lot of pride in that," said Meg Kane, the Philadelphia Soccer 2026 host city executive.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Whether they were persons of note or simply hardworking citizens, these individuals in my early life were missionaries of justice, each committed to doing his or her part.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey