dutiful
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Or a group of high-minded, dutiful, quite-conscientious California voters?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
You’re not returning each object to its rightful home like a dutiful museum docent.
From Salon ● May 5, 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
"Such a dutiful boy," said Varys, "to make certain His Grace did not lack for refreshment."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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