work ethic
noun
: a belief in work as a moral good : a set of values centered on the importance of doing work and reflected especially in a desire or determination to work hard
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Her appeal and work ethic landed Tomlinson on Billboard’s list of 10 highest-grossing comics on tour in 2023 — the only woman on the list alongside heavyweights like Kevin Hart and Dave Chappelle.
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 July 2024
Following the team’s win, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni spoke of Messi’s work ethic and sportsmanship after his injury.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Both Reeves and Love were expert horsemen and marksmen who gained respect and notoriety in the West through their skill and work ethic.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2024
The echoes of his great-grandfather's hard work (coming home with sweat in his boots), his grandfather's work ethic, and his father's guidance resonate in the tale of Jay Young, a small-town Texan who dared to dream big.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 July 2024
Following the team’s win, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni spoke of Messi’s work ethic and sportsmanship after his injury.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Both Reeves and Love were expert horsemen and marksmen who gained respect and notoriety in the West through their skill and work ethic.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2024
The echoes of his great-grandfather's hard work (coming home with sweat in his boots), his grandfather's work ethic, and his father's guidance resonate in the tale of Jay Young, a small-town Texan who dared to dream big.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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