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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Despite Donovan’s 156-162 record over four seasons in Chicago, the front office remains impressed with his work ethic and player development acumen.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2024
Continue reading here… 'HEART LIKE A TRUCK' - 'Yellowstone' star Lainey Wilson credits coming from 'long line of farmers' for work ethic.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 18 May 2024
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2024
Continue reading here… 'HEART LIKE A TRUCK' - 'Yellowstone' star Lainey Wilson credits coming from 'long line of farmers' for work ethic.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for work ethic
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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