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thoroughness

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


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It seems unlikely that such a hodgepodge could offer the thoroughness of a traditional autobiography, but “Small Town Girls” does.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

Just last week, researchers hotly debated the thoroughness of the contamination testing at Palisades Charter High School’s campus.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2026

Among its competitors, NordVPN’s privacy audits stand out for their thoroughness and frequency.

From Salon Dec. 12, 2025

Like most laypeople, you’re not in an authoritative position to judge the accuracy and thoroughness of your estate-planning documents.

From MarketWatch Dec. 6, 2025

He sat writing up his records with the same obdurate patient thoroughness I had seen in a mad king up on a scaffolding mortaring a joint, and said, “When we reach Karhide....”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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