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diligently

[dil-i-juhnt-lee] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt li /




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So by 1803, Secretary of State James Madison was working diligently to secure peace between the U.S. and Tripoli as quickly as possible.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

The first generation that started saving this way is now approaching retirement, and looking at the stage that comes next, which is spending all the money they’ve diligently saved.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

In mitigation, the court heard Hussain was a "devoted father" who had no similar convictions and had been working diligently in the prison library, while Wadood was not a leading figure in the enterprise.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Police said they were “working diligently to identify those responsible.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Some teachers worked diligently and patiently with Boobie, aware of how hard it was for him to concentrate.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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