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diligent

[dil-i-juhnt] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt /


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The diligent crowd occasionally burst into applause or cheered each other on to keep spirits high.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

"It took diligent detective work from Ryleigh before we understood what we were seeing," he says.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

She has been in Congress for the past seven years, and has made a name for herself as one of its most diligent, intelligent, and effective members.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

As a child he was a reader and a diligent student.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

She’s very diligent about this, like it’s her job.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko




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