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
And while public deal counts were low, private equity diligence and a strengthening IPO pipeline signal that future deal formation is building beneath the surface, according to KPMG.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
Federal funding awards of this type typically move through negotiation and due-diligence phases, meaning project scope can change and timelines can shift.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
These protocols and the diligence of our staff ensured the safety of our staff and students.
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Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Tauruses are known for their diligence and ability to focus on the project at hand.
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Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for diligence
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
Federal funding awards of this type typically move through negotiation and due-diligence phases, meaning project scope can change and timelines can shift.
—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
These protocols and the diligence of our staff ensured the safety of our staff and students.
—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Tauruses are known for their diligence and ability to focus on the project at hand.
—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for diligence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligence
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A bit of a surprise here, as the Warriors were reportedly shopping the 11th pick in an effort to bolster their roster with a win-now player.
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The search stems from a years-long effort by authorities to revisit information connected to Mansfield, whose family lived on Centerwood Avenue in Hernando County.
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While the Queen Mother was very fond of this Queen Victoria tiara and wore it with relative assiduity, her daughter only wore it once in public, on an official trip to Malta in November 2005.
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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.
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For now, advocates say preparation and persistence are critical as the community faces an uncertain future.
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Brown-Nagin highlights how equality is not just an ideal but a legal pursuit requiring strategy, persistence, and courage.
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Wilkins addressed the criticism in a post on X, saying she wasn't being paid, that taxpayers aren't footing the bill for the event, and that her years in the country music industry validate her invitation to participate.
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The cost of nationalizing the water industry alone would cost £100 billion ($132 billion), according to an estimate by the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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The Big East will cast a wide net to find someone with a vision, and Ackerman-level resourcefulness and industriousness by next fall.
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This culture emphasizes individual responsibility, industriousness, respect for the rule of law, the dignity of conscience, and the limits of liberty rightly understood.
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In the past 15 years, and especially in the last five, our city has seen an influx of pizza restaurants and chefs who’ve brought a diversity of styles and an attentiveness to elevated ingredients and approaches.
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That attentiveness has allowed the family to build meaningful connections with both children, despite the challenges that come with their condition.
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Despite Schlossberg's national attention, most current polls show either New York Assemblymembers Alex Bores or Micah Lasher as frontrunners.
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Seek prompt medical attention for deep puncture wounds or wounds contaminated by dirt or debris.
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“Diligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligence. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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