meticulous
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The planning is meticulous and dates back months, sometimes years, but there is always jeopardy.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Xi thanked his hosts for receiving him and his wife with "meticulous care and consideration", making them "feel truly at home".
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
The German reputation for being cautious and meticulous in diplomatic matters is well deserved, and the three previous national governments have had relatively cordial relations with Russia.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
The book’s throughline is her friendship with Bill, an academic loner whose meticulous work in the field caught her attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
He was bent over it, polishing the leaves with meticulous care, like some crazed gardener from Alice in Wonderland.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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