assiduity

Example Sentences

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Despite his scholarly assiduity, Metcalfe is moving down an errant path that will never square the facts with lived experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

The House gave him a reference stating that he "acted with a very high degree of professionalism. He showed discretion, loyalty, assiduity and efficiency... there were no disciplinary issues affecting him".

From BBC • May 1, 2018

All it takes is commitment and a little assiduity.

From Time • Jan. 9, 2016

"There are no trees. The people are unhealthy in appearance - a circumstance which is attributed to their assiduity in pearl diving, which places a severe strain on the human constitution."

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2014

“Be firm, Herbert,” I would retort, plying my own pen with great assiduity.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens