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thorough

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


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Rather than reacting emotionally, though, those at the top have sought to address what has gone wrong with the help of thorough, dispassionate analysis.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Irish justice minister Jim O'Callaghan said there must be a "thorough garda investigation".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

She called for thorough investigation of "the chain of events here, and what we can learn from it, and what it says about the capacities we need".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Melvoin also wanted to see a thorough review of district technology contracts and their uses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Mr. Washington was even more thorough than the deputies had been, and I gave him many details.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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