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work hard

VERB
keep one's nose to the grindstone
Synonyms
WEAK
hammer away keep one's shoulder to the wheel peg away plug away put one's nose to the grindstone struggle on wade through

Example Sentences

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The agency—a secretive organization whose mandate includes counterespionage—urged young people to stay vigilant, work hard and reject trends like “lying flat.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

And if you work hard, then you should have the opportunity to thrive.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

I’m not a politician and I’m not an expert, but I do have empathy for people who are just trying to work hard and make a better life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Take it one step at a time, work hard and make sure your income exceeds your expenses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Obviously, that meant you didn’t work hard enough, so you know what?

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia