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diligent

[dil-i-juhnt] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt /


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In diligent, exhausted Japan, self-described elite "competitive sleepers" vied to lie down, relax and nap the fastest and deepest in a contest organised by a mattress company.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

There are many budgeting rules of thumb designed to put diligent consumers in a solid financial position.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

“Our detectives are conducting a thorough and diligent investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident,” Police Chief Max Subin said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

"I made sure I was the sunniest, hardest working and most diligent person to do that service."

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

I thought that by a more restrained and moderate use of the voice and a diligent way of speaking I could both avoid the danger and acquire more variety in my style.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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