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diligence

[dil-i-juhns] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒəns /


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Greensill breached his legal duty to “exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence as a company director,” the Insolvency Service said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Asked about the Vulcan deal being expedited, the Pentagon spokesperson said defense officials balance “lightning speed with rigorous diligence to close high-impact deals that directly strengthen America’s defense and empower our warfighters.”

From Salon • May 31, 2026

But it turned out to be too good to be true: A quick bit of due diligence revealed that the buyer wasn’t all that he promised.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The Select Committee said its investigation reviewed due diligence materials, risk assessments, third-party reports and internal approvals that call into question CATL’s statements about its military ties and forced labor record.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

When he passed by the silver shop, which Úrsula had prepared with special diligence, he did not even notice that the keys were in the lock..

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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