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diligent

[dil-i-juhnt] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt /


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"Japan is often described as a country suffering from sleep deprivation, and people here are very diligent," Riichiro Nakama, creative director at organiser Koala Sleep Japan, the mattress company.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

He seems like a nice kid — well-mannered, diligent and hardworking.

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

Every day, diligent ushers stood like bouncers at the court's heavy, soundproof doors.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

All of us were giving diligent attention to our powdered potatoes.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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