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meticulous

[muh-tik-yuh-luhs] / məˈtɪk yə ləs /


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That is just one of the methods the meticulous Aston Villa boss uses to hone the mental discipline required at football's highest level.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Before Gomez purchased the property six years ago, it underwent a meticulous renovation and is now described as a “private celebrity compound” that “evokes a magical vision of romance, inspiration, and tranquility.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

CNN’s Brian Stelter, who wrote a book documenting the president’s war on journalism in meticulous detail, praised the president for his restraint.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

I had no training in acting, but I was a meticulous observer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Despite all the meticulous construction, Nichols was still moving, still trembling with life.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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