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meticulous

[muh-tik-yuh-luhs] / məˈtɪk yə ləs /


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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 intensity clearly crosses over, some players highlighting his meticulous attention to detail and work ethic.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Only when they deviated from meticulous routine did they run the risk of losing something.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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