meticulous
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That engrossing yourself in every meticulous step — from measuring out your own leavening agents to bringing your butter and eggs to room temperature — is what qualifies as real baking.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
He said a "meticulous" and "systematic" search began after the initial emergency response, with teams dividing the crash site into separate zones.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
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
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
He wore them every day to work at the administrative offices where he was in charge of meticulous recordkeeping.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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