methodically
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Meanwhile, James methodically listened to pitches from a handful of teams, ultimately settling on the 76ers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
In the corner, Lionel Messi was moving almost in slow motion, his arms methodically swinging against an imaginary tide.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Video from the scene showed investigators methodically walking across freeway lanes looking for evidence as a river of morning commuters moved around the closure on side roads before getting back on the freeway.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
He keeps readers engrossed by methodically recounting the specifics of police work, including the business of obtaining warrants and interrogating witnesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
From then on he worked slowly and methodically, stacking the wood in neat rows in the cart.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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