hunt meticulously
[/hʌnt məˈtɪkjələsli/]
verb phrase
caçar meticulosamente
1. to search for or pursue something with extreme care, attention to detail, and systematic precision
The detective decided to hunt meticulously through the crime scene for any overlooked evidence.
O detetive decidiu caçar meticulosamente pela cena do crime procurando por qualquer evidência negligenciada.
2. to pursue prey or a goal with careful planning and deliberate, thorough methods
The researchers hunt meticulously for rare species in the rainforest.
Os pesquisadores caçam meticulosamente por espécies raras na floresta tropical.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'hunt meticulously' is commonly used in detective work, academic research, and investigative journalism. In Brazil, it often appears in literature and formal writing, while in the USA it's frequently used in true crime narratives and professional investigations.
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