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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Dozens of volunteers searched methodically for days but found nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, James methodically listened to pitches from a handful of teams, ultimately settling on the 76ers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The May PCE report isn’t likely to be taken for granted by the market; it will be combed carefully and methodically for signs to either add to or dial back rate-hike bets.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
After methodically putting himself into the lead, a moment of magic ensured Rai will go down in golfing folklore.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
Feeling irritated, Ash forced herself to continue methodically untangling Ana’s hair from the ribbons and pins.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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