She has had to work hard to start reaching the high standards she set herself in China.

BBC: Steve Cram column

Chairman Tyson Grinstead said even though he has had to work hard to get students involved, his group still holds a vital role at UNC.

CNN: Campus Politics: From storming dorms to abject apathy

In Niger the government has had to work hard to distance itself from dozens of Qaddafi loyalists, including at least one son, who have taken refuge in the country.

ECONOMIST: Chad, Mali and Niger: Just deserts | The

"He came off the court with a sore shoulder, his hand was callused, he has never had to work so hard, " said Donna McKennon, Max's mother, after her son lost a two-hour, 45-minute match.

WSJ: Is Tennis Getting Too Soft?

My winter has been quite nice, but I have a feeling that the team at Yamaha have had to work very hard indeed.

BBC: Steve Parrish's MotoGP column