methodical
Example Sentences
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His approach to his mother’s secret is as methodical as his unraveling of Peggy’s murder.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Instead, Pegula tends to go about her business quietly, relying on a calm temperament and a methodical style that wears opponents down over time.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
So anything can happen in the ring, of course, but someone as methodical and disciplined as Usyk is unlikely to repeat Fury's errors.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
The cautious and methodical Congressional Budget Office has increasingly focused on how regulatory processes, especially permitting requirements, affect the pace and cost of building infrastructure and expanding productive capacity.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
He was methodical and meticulous about everything, the kind of coach, the kind of man, who prepared for every possible situation through tireless work.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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