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
Nobody around the Cubs was surprised to see Hoerner back on the aggressive end of the rehab process, a testament to his diligence and work ethic.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Alas, despite everyone’s diligence, the case goes haywire.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
There is no good excuse for not doing the diligence on FCF to be sure a company’s dividend is safe.
—David Trainer, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
This diligence will be continued by me as well If I am elected.
—Patricia Louise Duaybes, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for diligence
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Alas, despite everyone’s diligence, the case goes haywire.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
There is no good excuse for not doing the diligence on FCF to be sure a company’s dividend is safe.
—David Trainer, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
This diligence will be continued by me as well If I am elected.
—Patricia Louise Duaybes, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for diligence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligence
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The grant terminations have drawn criticism for jeopardizing historical preservation efforts, educational programs like National History Day, and research projects across the country.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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His effort, which involved dozens of fellow Senate Democrats asking questions to relieve his speaking burden, set a record for the longest speech on record in the chamber.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
5 Apr. 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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This late-career emergence as an elite quarterback demonstrated both Gannon's persistence and the impact of finally finding the right organizational fit.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Such persistence can pay off in the long run: civil society groups in Bangladesh, South Africa, and Sri Lanka eventually chased out corrupt politicians.—
Elizabeth David-Barrett,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Apr. 2025
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Epic Universe, eight years in the making and sprawling across more than 100 acres, represents a dramatic evolution for Universal, and in some ways, the American theme park industry.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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It was announced a day after President Trump unveiled tariffs that will have broad impacts across the tech industry.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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The story quickly gained attention, including from former NFL star Antonio Brown.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2025
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The case drew the attention of ex-NFL player Antonio Brown, who launched a GoFundMe campaign on the father’s behalf, according to The Augusta Chronicle.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Diligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligence. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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