thoroughly
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“We need to thoroughly examine our vulnerabilities and our weaknesses . . . and we need to shore up those vulnerabilities and expect the unexpected and not be surprised by it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
But because they screen so thoroughly, they can also lead to needless biopsies, expenses, and anxiety.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
On Monday, Take-Two said its probe was “rapidly evolving,” which leads us to the unfortunate conclusion that the “GTA VI” leaks are seemingly being investigated more thoroughly than the Epstein files.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Fighting peat fires requires saturating the ground so thoroughly that it becomes "like porridge", Sujatmoko explains.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
We sit down and—after I thoroughly clean the table with a wipe, of course— start pulling out our lunches.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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