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conscientious

[kon-shee-en-shuhs, kon-see-] / ˌkɒn ʃiˈɛn ʃəs, ˌkɒn si- /




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"I think there are a lot of conscientious people working at that agency," Keller told the court.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Still, that will depend on lawmakers, regulators, and conscientious customers opposing this with all they’ve got, and soon.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Rhondda Cynon Taf council said it was "important to find the right balance between deterring what is blatant and reckless vandalism of this beautiful landscape, with the enjoyment of the thousands of conscientious visitors".

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Yet whenever Americans leave their houses, they see their country full of conscientious, smart, hard-working people, some of whom already work in politics at the state and local level.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

“Now,” said Amelia, who was far more conscientious about her duties as caretaker than Lyddie would have wished, “where will you be going to church on the Sabbath?”

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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