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thoroughly

[thur-uh-lee, thuhr‐] / ˈθɜr ə li, ˈθʌr‐ /




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Most players were said to regard Rosenior as a thoroughly decent person and he was known, according to one source, to be more popular with English members of the squad.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

He ignored his mother's advice to bank the money, bought a 27-room villa in the Mediterranean and thoroughly enjoyed himself - sailing in summer and writing in winter.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

A thoroughly uninflected, completely random space is not natural; after all, even an amoeba has a nucleus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But there are currently 3,700 new hydroelectric facilities planned or under construction around the world, so scientists say it’s important to thoroughly analyze the long-term climate footprint of each project.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

As I study this rover more, I observe more thoroughly all the damage he has sustained.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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