thorough
Example Sentences
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"These figures must lead us to a profound, thorough reappraisal," he added.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
These are not novels that pull you forward so much as hold you in place—patient, thorough evocations of a vanished world, almost Proustian at times, especially as they progress.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The researchers hope their findings will encourage more thorough testing of clothing before it reaches consumers and push manufacturers to adopt safer alternatives during the dyeing process.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
Everyone you speak to about Peters says the same words: meticulous, diligent, thorough.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
After your fingerprints are submitted, the FBI conducts a thorough background check.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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