hardworking
adjective
hard·work·ing
ˈhärd-ˈwər-kiŋ 
: 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. …"—
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On the campaign trail, Ms. Shanahan has depicted herself as a hardworking former entrepreneur and lawyer, a success story who once needed food stamps and a unifier who can heal a divided America.
—Kirsten Grind, New York Times, 22 May 2024
And to surround themselves with kind, creative and hardworking friends.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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Kirsten Grind, New York Times, 22 May 2024
And to surround themselves with kind, creative and hardworking friends.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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hardworking
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hard·work·ing
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