meticulous
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The German reputation for being cautious and meticulous in diplomatic matters is well deserved, and the three previous national governments have had relatively cordial relations with Russia.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
Delivering droplets onto the parched crops requires meticulous preparation to identify suitable clouds.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
It helps that we’re both very meticulous and detail-oriented.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Brett Doyle maintains a meticulous spreadsheet of the latest automotive tech—electronic door handles, massive touch screens, cruise control that automatically goes with the flow of traffic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
He was much too meticulous an artist to permit so unsteady a hand to apply even a drop of paint to his hallways.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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