work hard

Example Sentences

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What 250 years means: America is where dreams come true, and where you can work hard and be part of the contribution of the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

According to an AP-NORC Center poll, only 34% of Americans believe that the American dream—if you work hard, you’ll get ahead—still holds true, compared with 51% who believe that it no longer does.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Even unrelated, low-skill jobs on a résumé can be valuable for entry-level candidates, reflecting an eagerness to work hard and succeed, Shafransky told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

"Boost is there for everyone, people who work hard, people who've paid into the system for years and people who just don't realise what they're entitled to have," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

“Shhh! These people work hard to arrange the orienteering courses.”

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby