industrious
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For the adventurous and industrious, from October to March, the town sells $50-a-week shellfish permits for recreational scalloping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
Montreal’s mascot was Amik, the industrious Canadian beaver.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
In the industrious south, automation is reshaping factories and supply chains, and megacities like Chongqing have become the stuff of influencers' feeds.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
Having written or co-written six of the album’s songs, Burnett has proven himself to be one of Starr’s most able and industrious collaborators.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
Whatever his fortune, whatever the cut of his garment, there would always be the hem—the tuck and fold that hid his raveling edges; a someone sweet, industrious and loyal to shore him up.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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