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diligent

[dil-i-juhnt] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt /


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Although she is quite frugal, she has not been particularly diligent with investing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

She was a dedicated observer of the Sabbath and Jewish laws, a diligent student of Hebrew and a tireless philanthropic force in aiding vulnerable Jewish communities abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"Luckily the keepers here are incredibly diligent, so they are noticing the subtle changes in an animal."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Avoiding price increases for consumers will require diligent utility commissioners who scrutinize spending plans and push for the grid to be used more efficiently, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

I'll be more diligent and log every day.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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