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plural workhorses
A horse used primarily for manual labor; a draft horse. examples
(by extension) Someone or something that does a lot of work; something or someone who works consistently or regularly. quotations examples
Captain Harry Kane was the workhorse and creator, while Sterling and Rashford provided the finishing flourishes that put England in dreamland at the interval.
2018 October 15, Phil McNulty, “Spain 2-3 England”, in BBC Sport
"Class 08s have been the workhorses of ports, distribution centres and depots across Britain's railway for more than 60 years," said Positive Traction Director Alistair Gregory.
2023 November 1, “Network News: Strong industry interest as Positive Traction launches '08e'”, in RAIL, number 995, page 18