assiduously
/ə ˈsɪd wəs li/
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Definition(s):
- (adv) with care and persistence
Usage(s):
- 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.
- I have excellent intentions, and at my Brooklyn apartment the week always starts with assiduously divided trash: paper, plastic and aluminum.
- 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
- "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
- 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
- "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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