methodical
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The dominant rushing attack that earned them four lopsided wins to start the season was more methodical than punishing, but Cleveland High still ground out a 24-18 nonleague victory Friday over host Crenshaw.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
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
People told the BBC the scene was "absolute carnage" but praised the authorities, saying the operation was methodical.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Institutional rules and norms, on the other hand, give bishops incentives to be methodical and cautious.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
I suspected there was a great tally board in that methodical mind of his, carefully marking down the hours each person worked.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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