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extensively

[ik-sten-siv-lee] / ɪkˈstɛn sɪv li /
ADVERB
widely
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The Australian journalist has reported extensively from war zones in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Gaza and Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Its crystal structure and basic properties have been studied extensively, leading scientists to believe there were few surprises left to uncover.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The other – Bruce Schneier – has extensively studied the security infrastructure enabling this.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The judgement as to how far a victim can also be termed an accomplice is nuanced, says Bridgette Carr, professor of clinical law at Michigan University, who has worked extensively with victims of human trafficking.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Kepler, on the other hand, lectured on astronomy in schools, published extensively and often at his own expense, and wrote science fiction, which was certainly not intended primarily for his scientific peers.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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