: characterized by eager willingness to accept and meet challenges
a can-do attitude
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Fostering a sense of togetherness, ambition and a can-do mentality is precisely why Friedman was chosen for the role, said PB Town Council President Charlie Nieto.
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Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Aside from the scores, McDonald in the past has spoken to how Chiles’ actions, work ethic and can-do attitude in the gym rub off on her teammates.
—Dakayla Hawkins, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
There is a grit to it, a can-do attitude that makes anything possible.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Cameron [Diaz] is like your can-do big sister.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
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Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Aside from the scores, McDonald in the past has spoken to how Chiles’ actions, work ethic and can-do attitude in the gym rub off on her teammates.
—Dakayla Hawkins, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
There is a grit to it, a can-do attitude that makes anything possible.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Cameron [Diaz] is like your can-do big sister.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Can-do.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can-do. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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