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diligent
adjective
Characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
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ˈdɪlɪdʒənt
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adjective
Characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
“A diligent detective investigates all clues”
adjective
Quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
“A diligent (or patient) worker”
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A diligent detective investigates all clues
A diligent search of the files
A diligent (or patient) worker
With persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business
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