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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Gillis and the other officers were praised in the letter for their strong work ethic, diligence, and tenaciousness.
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Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 24 May 2024
The budget tools work just fine for people who want help assembling and monitoring a basic budget, but the app can’t compete with YNAB, which requires study and diligence but delivers unparalleled feedback and guidance.
—PCMAG, 24 July 2024
Their diligence has resulted in millions of dollars in restitution for Arizonans who have been defrauded by bad actors.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Isa said the hope is that the decision will prompt more British fashion firms to act with caution when sourcing goods from China, knowing that the government is looking into the matter with more diligence.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 24 May 2024
The budget tools work just fine for people who want help assembling and monitoring a basic budget, but the app can’t compete with YNAB, which requires study and diligence but delivers unparalleled feedback and guidance.
—PCMAG, 24 July 2024
Their diligence has resulted in millions of dollars in restitution for Arizonans who have been defrauded by bad actors.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Isa said the hope is that the decision will prompt more British fashion firms to act with caution when sourcing goods from China, knowing that the government is looking into the matter with more diligence.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Diligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligence. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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