methodical

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This requires methodical, thoughtful action on the part of policymakers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 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

The cautious and methodical Congressional Budget Office has increasingly focused on how regulatory processes, especially permitting requirements, affect the pace and cost of building infrastructure and expanding productive capacity.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

“If not properly cleaned and remediated in a methodical way, property owners may encounter additional hurdles during the rebuilding process and suffer additional trauma.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

My tastes were Terran, and leaving Erhenrang I was impatient with the methodical pace of the caravan; I wanted to get out and run.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin