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diligence

[dil-i-juhns] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒəns /


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They are the product of 14 years of dedication, desire and diligence.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“He grew more confident with each pass on his drawing, and realized ... that much of the rightness of the drawing, of any drawing, came through time and diligence and discernment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"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

Amaranta looked after him with a loving diligence.

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




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