methodically
Americanadverb
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in a systematic and orderly way.
This serious book methodically reviews various new business models, leadership styles, and theories of value creation.
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in a slow and careful way; painstakingly.
Don't make the mistake of blazing your way through a chapter; instead, read deliberately and methodically.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., circled back later in the hearing and methodically dismantled the exchange.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
While the Spanish conquistadors methodically tried to erase Aztec cultural traditions and language, it didn’t work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
In the corner, Lionel Messi was moving almost in slow motion, his arms methodically swinging against an imaginary tide.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
As Kingsley tells the story, he mimes methodically making his way through the enormous volume.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Instead she walked past the girls, with her chin as high as she could manage, and methodically peeled the pads off her locker.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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