diligent
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The diligent crowd occasionally burst into applause or cheered each other on to keep spirits high.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
"It took diligent detective work from Ryleigh before we understood what we were seeing," he says.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
She has been in Congress for the past seven years, and has made a name for herself as one of its most diligent, intelligent, and effective members.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Although she is quite frugal, she has not been particularly diligent with investing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
It belongs to Dartmouth College, of Hanover, whose famous Outing Club has been looking after it in a commendably diligent and low-key way since the early years of this century.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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