thorough
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On Wednesday, Prentice had called his alleged wrongdoing "an aberration" and vowed a thorough and transparent investigation, while insisting it should not be used "to cast aspersions" on other academics from ethnic minority backgrounds.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The two senior judges also said that the previous ruling was "detailed and thorough".
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Sjöblom said that while there are ways to speed the process, thorough regulation of ammunition plants should be expected in a democracy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Our members have every right to expect that the government will do thorough regulatory oversight when a deal of this magnitude takes place,” SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Ambrose had been very thorough; none of them were interested.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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