diligent

Example Sentences

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My best guess is that Cassidy and Kaine themselves — being the intelligent and diligent legislators they are — would prefer a serious approach and offer this proposal simply to move their colleagues to action.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Everyone you speak to about Peters says the same words: meticulous, diligent, thorough.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

There was no diligent retailer in the Philippines who realized they overcharged you for an eBay or Amazon purchase you had forgotten you made years ago, and miraculously wanted to make you whole.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

“One thing that I admire most about Britt and her preparation for her sport is how diligent she is,” Knight said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

In the evening, when there was nothing to do, we talked about the servants: who was clever, who was diligent, who was loyal.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan