diligent
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Although she is quite frugal, she has not been particularly diligent with investing.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
As the case dragged on and the flak kept coming, Police Scotland's then chief constable Sir Iain Livingstone said their "diligent, thorough and proportionate" criminal inquiry was looking at potential embezzlement.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Indexing presumes general market efficiency: The counterparty to an active seller is an active buyer; both are confident, well-staffed and diligent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
“I was wild and in the streets, not diligent in any way about anything, but I really loved it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
His fire had gone out some time ago; Satin was not as diligent in feeding it as Dolorous Edd had been.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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