dutiful

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While brusque and self-sufficient, Tereza starts the film as the head-down, dutiful sort.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Stick with broad, cheap exposure to the U.S. stock market, and a dutiful allocation overseas, where valuations are at least lower.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Variety described it as "dutiful fan service, sure to satisfy legions of cultists cosplaying in tweed, but not unapproachable to viewers who aren't entirely au fait with the show".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Among Jay’s core group of sycophants and servants are the dependable Laura Dern as his publicist and Adam Sandler as his dutiful manager, Ron.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

“Wow,” said Sophie, a true Hampden girl, ever dutiful in homage to the New.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt