assiduously  /ə ˈsɪd wəs li/ ? Meaning of "assiduously"

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Definition(s):

  • (adv) with care and persistence

Usage(s):

  1. A figure of enormous accomplishment and even huger charisma, Lawrence promoted himself as assiduously as he did Arab nationalism: a legend in the self-making.
  2. I have excellent intentions, and at my Brooklyn apartment the week always starts with assiduously divided trash: paper, plastic and aluminum.
  3. Though the camp's 400 montagnard defenders were patrolling assiduously up to ten miles away, no one thought to poke around his own front yard.

Quotes

  1. "I'm not specifically aware of the nature of the investigations and nor should I be," Ruddock said. "But what I can say is the Australian Federal Police have worked assiduously in relation to issues arising from the linkages with the UK...
    on Jul 14, 2007 By: Philip Ruddock Source: Daventry Express

  2. Bolton told the Security Council, "This resolution does not display an evenhanded characterization of the recent events in Gaza, nor does it advance the cause of Israeli-Palestinian peace to which we aspire and for which we are working assiduously."
    on Nov 12, 2006 By: John Bolton Source: The Conservative Voice

  3. "Ally was also part of our preparation squad so is very much up to speed with what we do, and he has worked assiduously on his development as a player," Hadden added.
    on Sep 10, 2007 By: Frank Hadden Source: InTheNews.co.uk

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