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industrious

[in-duhs-tree-uhs] / ɪnˈdʌs tri əs /


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It was not an elegant meal, exactly, but I remember feeling immensely industrious.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

The answer is quite simple: If a hardworking, industrious person notices his lazy, couch-sitting neighbor has the same lifestyle he is enjoying, over time the hard worker will reduce his or her effort.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Always an industrious worker, his oeuvres ranged from stage set design to photography and printmaking.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

Montreal’s mascot was Amik, the industrious Canadian beaver.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

Mama Lo doesn’t have any husband, though she’s as industrious as the day is long.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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