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dutifully

[doo-tuh-flee, dyoo-] / ˈdu tə fli, ˈdju- /




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Side-eyeing the people responsible for the problem while dutifully stepping out of their way solves that tricky equation.

From Salon Sep. 20, 2026

For the uninitiated, the forgetful or the significant others who will dutifully sit along and watch, here’s a primer to catch you up to speed:

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

These are recurring operating expenses that analysts covering Broadcom dutifully ignored, and they were hardly alone.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Maro Itoje, Jamie George, Owen Farrell, Elliot Daly, and Mako and Billy Vunipola dutifully served out a single-season spell in the second tier.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

Ulysses climbed into the shoe box, and Flora dutifully lowered the lid on his small face.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo




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