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as in thorough
covering everything or all important points
a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution
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as in complete
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt
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as in extensive
trying all possibilities
comprehensive plans for covering just about any conceivable terrorist attack
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Editor’s note: This story, originally published on Jan. 28, was updated with a more comprehensive list of the faiths that U.S. military chaplains represent.
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Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Jan. 2025
New York needs a comprehensive Jewish education curriculum.
—Mark Treyger, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
Envision Evanston Envision Evanston 2045, the city’s draft comprehensive plan, or roadmap for development, for the next 20 years, is moving closer to getting approval from the city council.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
In The Secret Public, music journalist Jon Savage gives readers a nearly comprehensive history of popular music and gay culture in the U.S. and the U.K. in the years between the rise of rock ’n’ roll and the death of disco—including the (very gay) origins of Trump’s new anthem.
—Blake Smith, airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
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Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Jan. 2025
New York needs a comprehensive Jewish education curriculum.
—Mark Treyger, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
Envision Evanston Envision Evanston 2045, the city’s draft comprehensive plan, or roadmap for development, for the next 20 years, is moving closer to getting approval from the city council.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
In The Secret Public, music journalist Jon Savage gives readers a nearly comprehensive history of popular music and gay culture in the U.S. and the U.K. in the years between the rise of rock ’n’ roll and the death of disco—including the (very gay) origins of Trump’s new anthem.
—Blake Smith, airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
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The upcoming game will utilize the power of modern consoles to display thousands of enemies on the screen and retell Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a more thorough manner.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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In return, give this non-toxic plant bright indirect sunlight and a thorough watering whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jenkins, meanwhile, has helped usher in a complete rethink of Memphis’ offense, one that has made the Grizzlies both unpredictable and effective and led what has historically been a defensive-first squad to a top-five rating on offense.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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And Infrastructure Strain: Scaling power delivery to the remote or underserved areas where data centers may be built will require extensive infrastructure upgrades.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Offshore wind is the most expensive way to generate electricity, especially when the cost of extensive transmission upgrades, expensive battery backup and redundant generation capacity requirements are added.—
David T. Stevenson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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So, the panoramic mosaic required hundreds of snapshots taken across 1,000 orbits by the telescope, according to a NASA statement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Then there’s the panoramic glass sunroof that covers essentially the entire rooftop.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Whether aiming for a serene spa-like retreat or a vibrant, modern atmosphere, the right bath mat can set the tone for the entire room.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the photo, the entire Simpsons family — Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and pets Snowball and Santa's Little Helper — stand in front of their home in the fictional town of Springfield.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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In July 2023, the elections division began requiring that those seeking to restore their voting rights in Tennessee both go through the administrative voting rights restoration process and either be granted a pardon or court order restoring their full rights of citizenship.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
26 Jan. 2025
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Plus, the Anker Power Bank, which has earned over 80,000 perfect ratings, will keep your device’s battery full on the go.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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Founded in 2017 by CEO Jay Allen, Influence Board aims to resuscitate corporate culture with a whole new way of organizing meetings and achieving change.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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The bulk of their diet should consist of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Another bonus is that X-Cheng’s high-quality bestsellers are some of the most inclusive on the market, with an extended size range that’s (unfortunately) hard to find at other brands.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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If adopted and improved upon, these principles can serve as a blueprint for building a more just and inclusive economy.—
Summer Westerbur,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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