How to Use work ethic in a Sentence
work ethic
noun-
That kind of work ethic is what drew him to Sexyy in the first place.
— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2024 -
And that's where the work ethic that was so lauded comes in.
— Rahat Huq, Chron, 28 Jan. 2022 -
Tyson Ruffins of Long Beach Poly is a 300-pounder with a great work ethic.
— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 -
Her steely work ethic was of a first-to-arrive and last-to-leave ethos.
— Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024 -
Barni is said to have a strong work ethic, plenty of drive and a heart of gold.
— Shawna Chen, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024 -
Groce marveled at the 12-year-old’s work ethic and passion for the game.
— David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Feb. 2022 -
Love him or hate him, the one thing that’s not up for debate is his work ethic.
— Rachel Epstein, Men's Health, 17 Jan. 2023 -
As a former walk-on, his work ethic will be a plus, too.
— Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2022 -
Just taking his work ethic and putting my own spin on it ...
— Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024 -
Secondly, there’s his work ethic, which goes all the way back to his youth in Brazil.
— Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2024 -
The two are combining their work ethic and have big plans for the future.
— Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 8 Aug. 2022 -
His work ethic — out of this world, and studying the playbook and trying to get those reps.
— Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 -
But what people don’t see about Ant is the work ethic and the character.
— Dallas News, 20 July 2022 -
But his demeanor hasn’t changed as far as his work ethic.
— Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024 -
Her work ethic was really the first thing that caught my eye.
— Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Feb. 2022 -
Their mother and father raised five boys and two girls with a strong work ethic.
— Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2022 -
And money is not going to change him or his work ethic.
— Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 26 June 2022 -
One of seven siblings, Samuels brings a strong work ethic and passion for the game.
— Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 9 Nov. 2022 -
Thank you for your guidance all of these years and your loyalty and your work ethic is 0 to none.
— Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024 -
All these years later, Robles says the work ethic hasn’t changed.
— Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 May 2022 -
Kevin Hart lives up to his name, brimming with heart, ambition, work ethic, and the drive to see his dreams through to fruition.
— Aaraf Adam, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024 -
The series taught her the importance of a strong work ethic and helped her land bigger projects.
— Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 -
My mom was adamant about my work ethic and keeping me grounded.
— Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024 -
He got fired from everywhere, seemed to have no work ethic, just wouldn't do his work.
— Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 -
That’s the only sort of work ethic his daughters observed.
— Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Feb. 2023 -
Her prodigious work ethic has yielded a superb artist on the rise.
— Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024 -
Mary Lou Miller remembered her father as a jokester and a prankster with a strong work ethic.
— Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 June 2022 -
Morris credits the work ethic that’s kept him thriving in the gym and at the office for all these years to his mother.
— Greg Presto, Men's Health, 20 June 2022 -
His growth can be attributed to his work ethic, but also the Ohio State defensive linemen working with him.
— Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 -
Friends and professors attest to her work ethic, dedication, and genuine care for others.
— The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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