thoroughly
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Names like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have been floated, and while they’re all thoroughly talented, they’re not quite right.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The view of Bitcoin as a hedge against volatility has been out of favor for a while but ongoing developments in the Middle East have thoroughly debunked it.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The proposed rule states that “plan fiduciaries would need to objectively, thoroughly, and analytically consider, and make determinations on factors including performance, fees, liquidity, valuation, performance benchmarks, and complexity,” the department said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Instead, the government said it would deal with the issue "thoroughly and carefully", and took eight months to release the guidance.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Mama Woof seemed to feel the children were in need of baths, for she proceeded to thoroughly wash their hands, faces, and even their ears with her tongue.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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