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Which animal is often used to symbolize diligent activity?

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

These two shocking facts have been revealed by the diligent digging of finance professors Joshua White of Vanderbilt University and Sean Wilkoff of the University of Nevada, Reno.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 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

She was diligent and obedient and believed with all her heart that one day her prayers would be answered.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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