diligent

Example Sentences

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“I was wild and in the streets, not diligent in any way about anything, but I really loved it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

In a report published last year the UK Covid Inquiry praised the former first minister as a "serious and diligent leader", but said she "often excluded" some government ministers and advisers from key discussions.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Gauci suggests the "quite remarkable" notebook suggests Geisel had been "studious" and was doing "diligent work".

From BBC • Mar. 2, 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

All of us were giving diligent attention to our powdered potatoes.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver