methodical
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That’s fine if the move is methodical, not fine if a health crisis turns it into a fire drill, forcing quick and painful decisions on what treasures to discard without a proper farewell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
He was steady, strong, methodical, smart, well-read and fun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
His procedural, methodical style was summed up by his Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, who dubbed him "Mr Rules".
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Institutional rules and norms, on the other hand, give bishops incentives to be methodical and cautious.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
I wanted to be methodical in putting together a larger plan, waiting until I had full confidence in what I was presenting before going public with any of it.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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