thorough
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Two "thorough" investigations after then produced no prosecutions, she added.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“Our valuation reflects a thorough analysis of comparable properties with similar views, many of which would require substantial renovation or complete redevelopment,” she shared.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
"We will work with our partners to support a thorough investigation of this anomaly, assess near-term mission impacts, and get back to launching rockets."
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
As the case dragged on and the flak kept coming, Police Scotland's then chief constable Sir Iain Livingstone said their "diligent, thorough and proportionate" criminal inquiry was looking at potential embezzlement.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Like everything else Weston did, this was gone about in an efficient, thorough, and business-like way.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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