workhorse

Example Sentences

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"It is probably about going back to being a workhorse that doesn't miss and has high skill," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“They’ve always been a workhorse in professional kitchens,” O’Brien added, “because of their depth of flavor and versatility.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

While the world kept close watch on climbing crude-oil prices on Monday, the so-called workhorse fuel of the industrial world was seeing a far more dramatic response as the Iran conflict reaches its third day.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Surging demand from the artificial intelligence, green energy and defence sectors has exponentially boosted demand for the workhorse metal that underpins power grids, data centres and electric vehicles.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

HeLa was a workhorse: it was hardy, it was inexpensive, and it was everywhere.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot