diligent
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Those who have worked alongside him describe him as a "by the book man" who has had a distinguished career in public service and is "diligent about processes and acting properly."
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
There was no diligent retailer in the Philippines who realized they overcharged you for an eBay or Amazon purchase you had forgotten you made years ago, and miraculously wanted to make you whole.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
“I was wild and in the streets, not diligent in any way about anything, but I really loved it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
I had to be more diligent about closing windows on the Neo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 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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