be conscientious

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While Raymond was said to be conscientious and loyal to close associates, he commanded a mixture of respect and fear, and his demeanor occasionally rankled fellow employees, competitors and outsiders such as Wall Street analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

So I’m trying to be conscientious of how I help or hurt the world.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2022

Said McNickle: “The more people know where they are, the more they're going to be conscientious when they’re driving. That's our goal.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2022

“With the spike right now, I think people should take it into their own hands and be conscientious about how you feel and gauge how comfortable you feel,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2022

Cecil was very clever, and, though rather idle by nature, had promised to work hard at school, and had been supposed to be conscientious enough to be sure to keep his word.

From Holiday Tales by Wilford, Florence