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thorough

[thur-oh, thuhr-oh] / ˈθɜr oʊ, ˈθʌr oʊ /


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On Wednesday, the organization said it would commission “a thorough independent review of the events that occurred.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 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

"That I was fully cleared after a thorough investigation underlines that these were not my crimes. I was misled just as others were".

From BBC • May 25, 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

“There will be a thorough investigation,” answered Ms. Rubin.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio




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