industrious
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He was as industrious as the others, committed defenders and creating shooting opportunities for himself, even if his end product was lacking.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The industrious attacking midfielder has become an integral part of Barcelona's squad since making his debut in the 2023/24 season, making 113 appearances and scoring 29 goals.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
But you don’t have to be quite that industrious to pull this off.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025
When news of the REI store’s closure hit, industrious New Yorkers quickly flocked online to share their downtown bathroom survival tips.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
Colonel Cathcart was indefatigable that way, an industrious, intense, dedicated military tactician who calculated day and night in the service of himself.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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