hardworking

hard·work·ing | \ ˈhärd-ˈwər-kiŋ

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Definition of hardworking

: constantly, regularly, or habitually engaged in earnest and energetic work : industrious, diligent a hardworking young woman "Our students have to be very hardworking and committed. They put in long hours. …"— Beth Farbotnik

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Recent Examples on the Web That elegance is abetted by a hardworking staff who is consistently delightful and truly interested in our well-being. — Beth Segal, cleveland, "Equal opportunity dining: Golden Corral rounds up fine food at affordable prices," 23 Jan. 2020 View this post on Instagram Beautiful @lizzobeeating stopped by our @foodbankvictoria warehouse today to thank our hardworking team and vollies who have been working tirelessly for the past 6 days. — Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, "Lizzo Lends A Helping Hand In Australia By Volunteering At A Food Bank," 9 Jan. 2020 While the government promotes its citizens as good-natured and hardworking, DeParle also captures the intense loneliness experienced by migrants, particularly those separated for long stretches from their children. — Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, "‘A Good Provider Is One Who Leaves’ is extraordinary, moving," 12 Sep. 2019 Rodriguez described his grandfather as a hardworking man whose hobbies included sitting outside and soaking up the sun with the family dog. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, "People are finding one final image of a deceased love one thanks to Google Maps' Street View," 10 Jan. 2020 View this post on Instagram Beautiful @lizzobeeating stopped by our @foodbankvictoria warehouse today to thank our hardworking team and vollies who have been working tirelessly for the past 6 days. — Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, "Lizzo Lends A Helping Hand In Australia By Volunteering At A Food Bank," 8 Jan. 2020 Following the lead of hardworking buddies and being as practical as possible is the best road to take. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, "Horoscope for Sept. 24, 2019: Leo, keep those emotions in check; Capricorn, examine all angles," 24 Sep. 2019 Outside of its hardworking rescue pups, Loveland is also home to Parker the Snow Dog. — Danika Worthington, The Know, "Watch Loveland’s 5-month-old puppy be adorable on the ski slopes," 6 Dec. 2019 William Jackson, who worked in the 12th Precinct from 2009 to 2014 and remembers McClain as outgoing, confident, brave and hardworking. — Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, "Slain Detroit police officer was outgoing, funny and 'loved, loved, loved' his job," 21 Nov. 2019

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“Hardworking.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardworking. Accessed 28 January 2020.

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