meticulous
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Full results have not yet been called in the state where delays are common due to a particularly meticulous vote-counting process and broad use of mail-in ballots.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 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
Especially helpful are Ms. Jensen’s meticulous, well-illustrated instructions for mixing, folding and shaping the dough.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
That intensity clearly crosses over, some players highlighting his meticulous attention to detail and work ethic.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
He’d been meticulous about the way the colors and shapes of each variety had complemented each other.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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