methodical

Example Sentences

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His approach to his mother’s secret is as methodical as his unraveling of Peggy’s murder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

So anything can happen in the ring, of course, but someone as methodical and disciplined as Usyk is unlikely to repeat Fury's errors.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Hamed called it "methodical destruction", though the perpetrators remain unknown and there has been no investigation.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

She is recognized in Central America for her methodical, approachable style and deep understanding of Latin America’s political and cultural dynamics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

In the distance, anchored ships swung, silent and shuttered, back and forth on the roll of methodical waves.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline