methodical
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This requires methodical, thoughtful action on the part of policymakers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
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
Instead, Pegula tends to go about her business quietly, relying on a calm temperament and a methodical style that wears opponents down over time.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Samson toppled the pillars of the West Indies bowling attack in a methodical manner - expertly picking his moments to attack and increase the tempo of the chase with ruthless calculation.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
As a lifelong pragmatist, I would always counsel a slow approach, the methodical checking of boxes.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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