How to Use can-do in a Sentence

can-do

adjective

• That can-do attitude nurtured by Carter in the 1970s exists to this day.
  — Brandon Livesay, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
• Crist’s can-do attitude became a source of strength for AZPX.
  — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2024
• The spirit of can-do, the spirit of … life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
  — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023
• If the fiery, can-do spirit of 1883's Elsa speaks to you, this Netflix series is sure to appeal.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 25 June 2023
• In this story of can-do spirit, Stoner gets his big break through a chance meeting.
  — Colin Dickey, The New Republic, 23 Oct. 2023
• Need a zaftig character actor with a sweet smile and a can-do attitude?
  — Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2024
• Success in your business means not giving up, but that’s more than just a spunky can-do attitude.
  — Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2023
• Thanks to its low rents and gritty, can-do spirit, South Bend is packed with hardworking creatives.
  — Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
• This can-do, persevere-at-all-costs attitude is what has made Brauer a rising star in the racing world.
  — Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
• This energy will propel you forward with a wealth of can-do spirit.
  — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2024
• One of the most important ways to help your child succeed is to promote a positive, can-do mindset.
  — Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
• Weaver’s tough-as-nails, can-do performance would become the movie’s most indelible one.
  — Chris Nashawaty, WIRED, 30 July 2024
• Already detectable here is the same mix of utopian politics and pragmatic can-do that would shape the emerging ethos of 2 Tone.
  — Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
• Among Uncle Sam’s issues, the Wall Street veteran says, is that notion that the country is drifting away from its can-do roots.
  — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
• The Sun is touching down in your sign, imbuing you with all its potency and can-do spirit, so there’s rarely been a better time to put yourself out there for the world to see.
  — Tarot.com, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024
• That can-do spirit is still alive and stronger than ever in burgeoning programs and the sense of belonging hard to miss in classrooms all over campus.
  — Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
• But few, if any, could match Dr. Westheimer’s combination of candor and can-do cheer.
  — Emily Langer, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
• Have Americans – long seen as upbeat, can-do optimists – really grown dour about the state of the nation and where it’s headed?
  — Ari Pinkus, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2024
• But, while her cooking skills may be impressive, the secret to Meredith’s success also lies in her can-do confidence.
  — Jenny Comita, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
• Your birth chart is ruled by the Sun, giving you vitality, creativity, and a can-do attitude.
  — Narayana Montúfar, Women's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
• In one-on-one conversation, Kotick can be disarmingly funny and warm, with a Mickey Rooney-like air of can-do energy.
  — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 May 2023
• Her mission is to help entrepreneurs create a can-do mindset, emphasizing the importance of self-belief and resilience.
  — Maria Williams, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
• Some leaders have even insisted that a can-do attitude at work will advance young workers’ careers more than a college degree.
  — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
• Her TikTok and Instagram work is characterized by a can-do attitude, presenting a woman who is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get her hands dirty on the farm — and then take part in a beauty pageant.
  — Madison Malone Kircher Bridget Bennett, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024
• Patagonia leaders say the benefits on their end are stronger employee retention, a can-do spirit in the workplace, and a greater sense of community.
  — Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2024
• Getting a glimpse into Garten’s life story is fascinating, and her cheerful demeanor and can-do attitude will galvanize you to chase your dreams.
  — Meg Zukin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
• Even the ever-optimistic, can-do second-grade teacher Janine Teagues (Brunson) is falling behind on grading.
  — Noel Murray, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
• Central Connecticut, which has six conference championships this year, is an example of what can be achieved at this level with a can-do mentality.
  — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
• With his can-do spirit winning over the doubters, Season 2 took a different tack, revealing a more complicated man behind the mustache and a deep well of sadness beneath his sunny facade.
  — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2023
• Focus on attracting candidates with transferable skills and a can-do attitude.
  — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024