A young man who worked hard and learned new skills could rise quickly to better and better jobs.

VOA: special.2010.05.13

Roosevelt's chief political adviser, James Farley, worked hard to find Roosevelt the votes he needed at the convention.

VOA: special.2011.03.10

both are outside the city. Pittsburgh has worked hard to rebuild itself and the world is taking notice.

VOA: special.2009.07.13

He had always been interested in environmental issues and worked hard to improve the environment in his state.

VOA: special.2010.04.21

They said any man who worked hard could find five to ten dollars worth of gold a day, and sometimes even more.

VOA: special.2009.05.28

But he says some countries including Botswana, Mauritius and Cape Verde have worked hard to improve their governance.

VOA: special.2009.11.28

Andrew worked hard. He opened his own tailoring business in the eastern part of the state of Tennessee.

VOA: special.2010.01.21

He wanted to show how three very different artists worked hard to become experts in their art.

VOA: special.2009.08.07

He worked hard. In time,he earned enough money to take control of an iron factory.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

Event organizers have worked hard to ensure that the games will not pollute the environment.

VOA: special.2010.02.10

He said he became successful because he worked hard to make his dreams come true.

VOA: special.2011.01.07

He worked hard at training his eye and brain to tell the correct distance.

VOA: special.2009.03.18

Cassatt also worked hard to support women's right to vote in the United States.

VOA: special.2009.07.12

But the National Rifle Association has worked hard to fight restrictions on weapons.

VOA: special.2011.01.15

Mormons worked hard. They helped each other and shared with those in need.

VOA: special.2009.05.28

She worked hard, laughed often and was always in a cheerful mood.

VOA: special.2009.12.12

John worked hard that summer planting corn and potatoes for his family.

VOA: special.2010.06.26

And,she worked hard to end violations against the rights of black people.

VOA: special.2010.03.28

Cassatt worked hard copying the great paintings hanging in the Louvre museum.

VOA: special.2009.07.12

He worked hard to make exciting videos with complex stories and dances.

VOA: special.2009.07.05

Throughout his administration, Rutherford Hayes worked hard to strengthen presidential powers.

VOA: special.2010.03.11

And,U2's manager says the band has worked hard to make sure tickets are lower in cost than in the past so that fans can afford to attend the shows.

VOA: special.2009.04.10

He had worked hard to win the nomination for Senator Clay.

VOA: special.2009.01.22

And "Sesame Street" has worked hard to deal with important issues.

VOA: special.2009.11.27