Example Sentences

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The responsibility of deciding the fate of a fellow-creature will “naturally inspire scrupulousness and caution,” wrote Hamilton.

From Economist • Aug. 26, 2017

And there is a wide spectrum of scrupulousness among online media outlets, which helps to muddy the boundaries between mainstream and fringe outlets, news and opinion, speculation and conspiracy theory.

From Slate • Dec. 6, 2016

But at least the Hammer claimed scrupulousness in not including any paintings owned by its guest curator, never mind building a show around them.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2016

But the trust only goes as far as his professional diligence – and his scrupulousness about not being made.

From The Guardian • Dec. 7, 2015

But with their customary scrupulousness, their dread of pharisaism, they admit that Switzerland is still far from being a true democracy.

From The Forerunners by Rolland, Romain