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steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable
地道に努力を続けた。
I continued to work steadily.
地道な研究が大きな成果を生んだ。
Steady research produced great results.
派手さはないが地道に取り組む姿勢が評価された。
The attitude of working steadily without flashiness was appreciated.