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meticulous

[muh-tik-yuh-luhs] / məˈtɪk yə ləs /


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It all sounds very thought-out, logical and empathetic, down to the meticulous way you break down your choices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

While my career was kickstarted by a split-second snap that captured Seve Ballesteros' famous celebration at the 1984 Open Championship, others have taken meticulous planning.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

James was whip-smart, meticulous in manner and dress, effortlessly charming.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Given the sensitivities around healthcare, the company is taking a “deliberate, slightly slower, more meticulous approach” to the vertical than to other topic areas, Suleyman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Lee Scoresby knew he’d see nothing from the sky, so he had to content himself with checking his equipment, though it was all in meticulous order.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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