scrupulousness

Example Sentences

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So it’s hard to tell if this movie avoids any conventionally exciting set pieces out of scrupulousness or just lack of inspiration.

From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2023

The responsibility of deciding the fate of a fellow-creature will “naturally inspire scrupulousness and caution,” wrote Hamilton.

From Economist • Aug. 26, 2017

And there is a wide spectrum of scrupulousness among online media outlets, which helps to muddy the boundaries between mainstream and fringe outlets, news and opinion, speculation and conspiracy theory.

From Slate • Dec. 6, 2016

But at least the Hammer claimed scrupulousness in not including any paintings owned by its guest curator, never mind building a show around them.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2016

I judge so by the infinite precautions he takes to re-assure us; by his crying up everywhere humility, austerity, excessive scrupulousness, and prudence carried to a ridiculous extreme.

From Priests, Women, and Families by Michelet, Jules