It's hard work for us because we could be thrown in at the deep end at any time.

BBC: Keeping the chin up

"These stories which hit honest, decent, salt-of-the-earth folk like the Pattons and those who work for them, hit us all hard, " he said.

BBC: Building site

Women have no problem being forthright and assertive with our partners and children, so why is it so hard for us to act that way at work?

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Andrew RT Davies warned the First Minister would have to "work very hard to convince us that this move will represent value for tax-payer money and, equally important, deliver the improvements that are needed".

BBC: Santa Baby, I really do need ...

These are the principles our new majority will stand for, and we hope you will stand with us in the hard work that lies ahead.

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But let us also remember that for generations, we have done the hard work of protecting our own people, as well as millions around the globe.

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"The fact that the safest big city in America is safer than ever is a testament to the hard work and determination of the men and women who put their lives on the line for us every day -- and it also reflects our commitment to doing everything possible to stop gun violence, " Bloomberg said.

CNN: New York City expects murders, shootings to hit record lows

"It's a real bonus for us to be so high up, and that's all down to the hard work that the team have put into this car, I can't thank them enough, " said the 2008 world champion.

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My husband has been working hard to build a ladder to the middle class for all Americans, so that we can all go as far as our talent and our hard work can take us.

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