How to Use diligent in a Sentence

diligent

adjective
  • Talk about a guy who is diligent and works and wants to do well.
    Mike Anthony, courant.com, 7 Sep. 2017
  • This forced Avdija to be diligent in video study and the weight room.
    Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020
  • But he’s been diligent with his entire process, and this was the next planned step.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2023
  • And there’s no way to know more other than to be diligent and keep at it.
    David Roberts, Vox, 9 Dec. 2018
  • Bruno calls him diligent but says the links between his steps are a bit clunky.
    Amy Watts, baltimoresun.com, 9 May 2017
  • There still wasn’t much even the most diligent parents could do.
    Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 21 May 2017
  • My point is: You, or your loved one, must be diligent at all times, and take charge of your care.
    Joe Graedon, M.s. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.d., charlotteobserver, 19 Dec. 2017
  • Ross planned to speak with the team about the need to stay diligent regarding the protocols.
    Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 8 Mar. 2021
  • Besides putting in the work in the weight room, Harris had to be diligent about his diet.
    Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2022
  • Her dad was a diligent mask-wearer, her mom not so much.
    Eric Boodman, STAT, 30 Dec. 2020
  • Even the most diligent among us are not immune to the need for a little study break every now and then.
    Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Our guys have been very diligent about following all the rules.
    Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2020
  • Xavier will need to be diligent in defending Eastmond and the rest of the Lions on the perimeter.
    Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2022
  • This creates the need for homeowners to be more diligent in the maintenance of the new plants.
    Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2022
  • Judge Spence was known for his fairness, diligent work, and strong sense of humor.
    Alexandra Dematos, Philly.com, 23 Jan. 2018
  • First, be diligent about cleansing your face each night.
    Paige Stables, Good Housekeeping, 25 June 2021
  • But Lopez is devoted to all of it and remains diligent with his care.
    Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2022
  • Poppy was her best friend, a diligent student, but not all that bright.
    Jocelyn McClurg, USA TODAY, 4 May 2017
  • Even its guards are tall and can find shots against the most diligent defenders, as Texas discovered in the round of 8.
    New York Times, 1 Apr. 2022
  • And school employees who looked out for her are more diligent.
    Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024
  • Roberts said the soreness would have forced the team to be diligent with Ferguson’s workload.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022
  • Even the most diligent budgeter cannot possibly say yes to every fun thing all the time.
    Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2022
  • Those co-founders say Thomas is diligent and dedicated to the work.
    Jordan Premmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2020
  • However, the open tube requires diligent cleaning to keep the unit free of dust and debris.
    Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Men in these two groups may want to be even more diligent about getting screened, according to Krist.
    Mark Lieber, CNN, 8 May 2018
  • United decided to phase in the levels in an attempt to be diligent and do it right.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 May 2017
  • Martin has been diligent in his preparation for the pros.
    Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2022
  • Ermoian told Teodoro that the team was diligent about running design ideas past her.
    Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Epic finds his first tube quickly, wags his tail and gets his treat before resuming the diligent search for the next scent.
    The Indianapolis Star, 22 June 2023
  • Consumers will need to be diligent about doing their research to find deals.
    Allison Pohle, WSJ, 16 July 2021

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