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diligent

[dil-i-juhnt] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt /


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There was no diligent retailer in the Philippines who realized they overcharged you for an eBay or Amazon purchase you had forgotten you made years ago, and miraculously wanted to make you whole.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

"I am a diligent recycler, I really try. But we've noticed that actually they seem to bung it all in the same van," she says.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

“This will hit unevenly,” Lau added, noting that big players have been diligent with recording Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes for their imports.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

At 28 years old, Mr. Dalrymple is a genuine and diligent young talent, and will no doubt go on to write many books.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

She’s very diligent about this, like it’s her job.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko




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