workhorse
noun
work·horse
ˈwərk-ˌhȯrs 
1
: a horse used chiefly for labor as distinguished from driving, riding, or racing
2
a(1)
: a person who performs most of the work of a group task
(2)
: a hardworking person
b
: something that is markedly useful, durable, or dependable
c
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In someone else’s hands, this roughly 300-page book might have been a field guide or birding companion: workhorses for the serious hobbyist.
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
Available in two colors, this bra may not be a thrilling option, but is a handy workhorse that's comfortable and easy to wear.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 16 May 2024
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
Available in two colors, this bra may not be a thrilling option, but is a handy workhorse that's comfortable and easy to wear.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 16 May 2024
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workhorse
noun
work·horse
ˈwərk-ˌhȯ(ə)rs
1
: a horse used for hard work (as on a farm)
2
a
: a person who does most of the work of a group task
b
: something that is useful, durable, or dependable
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