as in effort
attentive and persistent effort
through the diligence and ingenuity of a single detective, the gang's ringleader was finally caught
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Recent Examples of diligence
There are some people for whom delaying urinating can be more dangerous than usual, necessitating more diligence.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Standing out in one of these areas will surely be a yellow flag in the diligence process and could lead to investors looking elsewhere.
—Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Whether to combat this or any other potential scheme, a dose of diligence goes a long way.
—Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
This potential for inconsistency could create a perception of laziness or lack of diligence if officers rely too heavily on AI and don’t conduct thorough reviews.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Standing out in one of these areas will surely be a yellow flag in the diligence process and could lead to investors looking elsewhere.
—Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Whether to combat this or any other potential scheme, a dose of diligence goes a long way.
—Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
This potential for inconsistency could create a perception of laziness or lack of diligence if officers rely too heavily on AI and don’t conduct thorough reviews.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for diligence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligence
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The court’s decision foiled Knox’s last-ditch effort to completely clear herself of criminal wrongdoing in the case of Kercher’s slaying.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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When asked about potential water supply issues, Kelliher said crews are fortunate to have direct access to Castaic Lake and other nearby reservoirs for their firefighting efforts.—
Brandon Miller,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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These indestructible treasures have always been buried in matter, awaiting the invention of scanning electron microscopes and scientists with enough assiduity to spend decades on end peering into their atomic eyes.—
Virginia Heffernan,
WIRED,
21 Mar. 2023
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Lee is hardly the first biographer to be wooed by the allure of her subject; to risk being squashed by the weight of her research; or to concede that, despite her assiduity, much will elude her grasp.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2021
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For the second straight season, Mahomes has done so largely due to his persistence, problem-solving ability and willingness to adjust his playing style to any game’s specific circumstances.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The persistence of market failure and agency expertise narratives, despite political failures and bureaucratic ineptitude being the true obstacles.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Many of the people in the TV and film industry impacted by the fires are not A-list celebrities, del Barco reminds.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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The awards, which are among the most prestigious in the U.S. culinary industry, are marking their 35th anniversary this year.—
Kayla Samoy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Barron's Political Involvement This is not the first time Barron has captured attention.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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All in all, a perfect storm for a disaster The accident drew national attention.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Diligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligence. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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