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Discover LudwigThe phrase "am industrious" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used in a context where someone is describing their own work ethic or diligence, but it requires a subject pronoun before "am."
Example: "I am industrious and always strive to complete my tasks efficiently."
Alternatives: "I am hardworking" or "I am diligent."
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am industrious
adjective
Hard-working and persistent
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Every day, children start the day by chanting: "I am a Turk, I am honest, I am industrious"—and woe betide the tiny tot who stumbles because Turkish is not his main tongue.
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They are industrious people.
Mr. Stevens is industrious.
"But they were industrious.
Gordon is industrious and eclectic.
He also proved to be industrious.
The citizens are industrious and sober.
Joe Diamond is industrious in a different way.
Creatively and professionally Mr. Ward is industrious.
As an editor he was industrious and meticulous.
"Aaron is industrious in every rep," Icart said.
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