diligent
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“Even the most diligent and responsible pet owner can experience the unexpected,” Oreck said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
In other cases, diligent taxpayers file extensions because they don’t have all the forms they need.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
As the case dragged on and the flak kept coming, Police Scotland's then chief constable Sir Iain Livingstone said their "diligent, thorough and proportionate" criminal inquiry was looking at potential embezzlement.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
The company has remained diligent following a significant operational recovery in 2025, delivering a statutory profit and progress toward operational targets, Hussain says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
“Why aren’t you reading poetry or practicing war strategies? You’ve got to be diligent with your training!” he said.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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