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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Sheriff Jim Cooper lauded Lester’s leadership capabilities, work ethic and caring nature.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
This is a moment where your reputation, your presence and your work ethic speak for themselves.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
That sentiment in America meant nothing to our predominately white Christian teammates who, true to the nature of sports, judged teammates only on their character, work ethic and production.
—Ron Mix, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Longoria has never had to look far for her work ethic.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
This is a moment where your reputation, your presence and your work ethic speak for themselves.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
That sentiment in America meant nothing to our predominately white Christian teammates who, true to the nature of sports, judged teammates only on their character, work ethic and production.
—Ron Mix, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Longoria has never had to look far for her work ethic.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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