diligent
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The gangs depend on secretive “builders” who meticulously construct skimming devices that even diligent merchants can miss, investigators say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
How can a diligent cash saver get ahead of the game?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 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
The diligent crowd occasionally burst into applause or cheered each other on to keep spirits high.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
I'll be more diligent and log every day.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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