| He was a shy and delicate child and always lacked stamina but was exceptionally diligent and serious-minded. |
| Eventually we will know these things, but we must be diligent, thorough, persistent and patient. |
| Be honest and diligent girls, tender and modest wives, wise mothers, and you will be good patriots. |
| Supt Hussey had always been co-operative, diligent and amenable in his work, she said. |
| The Scottish Tories have been very diligent sextons in the graveyard of their political hopes. |
| In autumn when the leaves lie thick on the ground, these diligent workers sweep up and bag the leaves. |
