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diligently

[dil-i-juhnt-lee] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt li /




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The Homeland Security spokesperson rejected the whistleblower claims, saying its work has been “conducted diligently and professionally” as part of a “commonplace law enforcement” effort.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

During the expedition, the participants go about their tasks diligently.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

Victor Lindelof: The Sweden international diligently tried to keep Arsenal in check.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

“We feel a strong sense of responsibility that comes with our unique position in global trade and will work diligently to build a trustworthy platform that consumers can rely on over the long run.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026

Each one tried to outdo the other, and they worked so hard and diligently at it that before long their cities rivaled even Wisdom in size and grandeur.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster




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