: characterized by eager willingness to accept and meet challenges
a can-do attitude
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This can-do attitude has been driving Krier since her pioneer upbringing in North Dakota — and was sharpened during her career as a Boeing engineer building B-17 and B-29 bombers during World War II.
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Karla Marie Sanford, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
And the Hall of Famer instilled the team with a cheeky can-do mindset that put the Orioles over the top and lingered for decades to come.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Karla Marie Sanford, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
And the Hall of Famer instilled the team with a cheeky can-do mindset that put the Orioles over the top and lingered for decades to come.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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“Can-do.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can-do. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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