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methodical

[muh-thod-i-kuhl] / məˈθɒd ɪ kəl /


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The subtitle may seem to promise a methodical scholarly survey, but Mr. Weaver’s first paragraph scotches any such impression.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

"It's a very limited test that kicks off a methodical process of increasingly complex tasks that help us prepare for the instrument's future observations."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

The dominant rushing attack that earned them four lopsided wins to start the season was more methodical than punishing, but Cleveland High still ground out a 24-18 nonleague victory Friday over host Crenshaw.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

People told the BBC the scene was "absolute carnage" but praised the authorities, saying the operation was methodical.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Then he swept the floor, washed the tables, and rubbed down the bar, moving with a methodical efficiency.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss


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