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diligence

[dil-i-juhns] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒəns /


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“He grew more confident with each pass on his drawing, and realized ... that much of the rightness of the drawing, of any drawing, came through time and diligence and discernment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

For its part, Palantir’s board said the company has its own due diligence processes and evaluates the risks involved in customer engagements.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Asked about the Vulcan deal being expedited, the Pentagon spokesperson said defense officials balance “lightning speed with rigorous diligence to close high-impact deals that directly strengthen America’s defense and empower our warfighters.”

From Salon • May 31, 2026

A World Liberty spokesman said Tuesday the company “has held compliance as its highest priority and we meet or exceed industry standard protocols for due diligence on all relevant counterparties.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Though she was a rank beneath Lac, she was the perfect combination of diligence, talent, and drive.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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