thoroughly

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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

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

It is that love for the United States that thoroughly frustrates those around the world who thought our country represented freedom and diversity.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

By resigning voluntarily, he was declaring that his deepest allegiances, like those of his critics, were thoroughly republican.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis