methodical

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His evolution from snarling, combustible forward to considered, methodical manager has surprised some people who may not have followed his career as closely once he had retired.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The cautious and methodical Congressional Budget Office has increasingly focused on how regulatory processes, especially permitting requirements, affect the pace and cost of building infrastructure and expanding productive capacity.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Both leaders came with lofty goals, yet discussed methodical steps that included a 50 percent cut in strategic nuclear arms, with the ultimate target of abolishing the entire global nuclear stockpile by the year 2000.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

“If not properly cleaned and remediated in a methodical way, property owners may encounter additional hurdles during the rebuilding process and suffer additional trauma.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Dad is methodical, examining each item before he adds it to our cart.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari