take special pains
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Census officials have promised to take special pains to get a more accurate count during the 1980 census, in effect acknowledging that their methods have been inadequate.
From Time Magazine Archive
But the scientists who interpret the cloud pictures will have to take special pains to identify the places around the earth that are covered by its Rhode Island-size snapshots.
From Time Magazine Archive
But since she has no husband or children--and thus no immediate heirs--she has had to take special pains to plan her estate.
From Time Magazine Archive
This year the bureau will take special pains to get the count as accurate as possible.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is further stated, in the same connection, that the teachers are expected to take special pains to teach the first class to write—not print—all the letters of the alphabet on slates.
From Thoughts on Educational Topics and Institutions by Boutwell, George S.
