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meticulous

[muh-tik-yuh-luhs] / məˈtɪk yə ləs /


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Steve Capus, a veteran network producer who worked with Pelley at the “CBS Evening News,” said his former colleague was built for the meticulous work that goes into every “60 Minutes” segment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Especially helpful are Ms. Jensen’s meticulous, well-illustrated instructions for mixing, folding and shaping the dough.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Yet the meticulous Emery - who studies opposition footage while on the treadmill at the gym - will not leave such a momentous evening to chance.

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

I write about the Red Cross and the threatening announcement and the meticulous preparation for the visit that is supposed to showcase Mobius as a camp upon which all future camps can be modeled.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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