diligence
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"So we are doing our own internal due diligence, but it's obviously not a good image to us."
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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
A World Liberty spokesman said Tuesday the company “has held compliance as its highest priority and we meet or exceed industry standard protocols for due diligence on all relevant counterparties.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
In cross-country competition, training counted more than intrinsic ability, and I could compensate for a lack of natural aptitude with diligence and discipline.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing diligence
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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
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This Week In Words: August 24–30, 2019
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