meticulous
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Steve Capus, a veteran network producer who worked with Pelley at the “CBS Evening News,” said his former colleague was built for the meticulous work that goes into every “60 Minutes” segment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Those close to Iraola say he is meticulous with routine, so it will be interesting to see how things change when he no longer has a whole week to prepare for a game.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
An exhibition at the Met highlights the art of Gothic drawings—remarkably meticulous designs for a range of astonishing European structures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
That is just one of the methods the meticulous Aston Villa boss uses to hone the mental discipline required at football's highest level.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
I had ever considered myself, up until that point, as possessed of a meticulous and even over-fastidious disposition.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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