scrupulous
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It’s possible to get ahead of the playwright, even for a work of such scrupulous intelligence and theatrical daring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
But Dema is concerned that the explosion of tourism could lead to less scrupulous operators ruining the business for everyone.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
But that tactic no doubt exists, particularly with the less scrupulous agents out there,” said Andy Panko, a certified financial planner who is tracking IUL policy claims and testing their effectiveness in a continuing project.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
You don’t know them outside of the clips–slash–paid ads, but you feel like you do, which makes it all the more difficult for actually scrupulous journalists and fact-finders to break through and correct the record.
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
“Oh! you are too scrupulous, indeed you are,” cried Emma warmly, and taking her hand.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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