How to Use work ethic in a Sentence

work ethic

noun
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  • That kind of work ethic is what drew him to Sexyy in the first place.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Tyson Ruffins of Long Beach Poly is a 300-pounder with a great work ethic.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Barni is said to have a strong work ethic, plenty of drive and a heart of gold.
    — Shawna Chen, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • My mom was adamant about my work ethic and keeping me grounded.
    — Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 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
  • Strings witnessed Combs’ work ethic firsthand and walked away in awe.
    — Jon Freeman, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2022
  • There weren’t big expectations at all in the way I was raised — in a very humble way, with a crazy work ethic.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Has a strong work ethic and ability to score in a variety of ways.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022
  • Even as a fourth-grader, the coach was impressed by Algya’s work ethic.
    — Dallas News, 5 May 2022
  • The thing everyone on the crew has in common is an intense work ethic and a commitment to the job.
    — Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
  • From a young age, my parents instilled in me a steadfast work ethic.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE.com, 16 May 2022
  • Leaving the best for last, Hu himself closed the show in front of a packed house proving yet again, his work ethic and star appeal.
    — Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
  • It’s been a long journey but his work ethic and talent has always been there.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
  • For example, the student who talked about her summer work experience challenged her idea of stereotypes and revealed aspects of her beliefs and work ethic.
    — Kristen Moon, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
  • However, these generalizations don't reflect the true drive, diversity, and work ethic that many Gen Z employees bring to the workplace.
    — Tess Brigham, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

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