meticulous
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Det Supt Stacey Murray, who is leading the investigation for Norfolk Police, said: "I want to reassure everyone that we are being meticulous in our approach to this investigation."
From BBC • May 22, 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
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
Maybe years of meticulous fieldwork—rather than years of classical education—allowed her to observe more keenly.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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