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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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Cruz, who is chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, has said that Congress will do a thorough review of the program early in 2025.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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John Ramsey, the father of the 6-year-old beauty queen who was killed at her Boulder, Colorado, home, met with local law enforcement Monday afternoon to advocate for a thorough review and new testing of crime scene evidence in his daughter’s case.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Once that’s complete, you will get connected with a healthcare provider licensed in your state to start your diagnosis and explore potential treatments.—
Chloe Castleberry,
Flow Space,
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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The Mediterranean diet is backed by extensive scientific research as a gold standard for heart health and longevity.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
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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The natural disasters killed at least 29 people and destroyed entire neighborhoods and blocks, leaving an unknown number of people homeless.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Unlike phishing campaigns targeting the entire workforce, red team exercises often involve precise objectives or trophies, such as gaining access to a critical system or sensitive data.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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The actress wore her brunette tresses in waves with full fringe, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and a muted red lip.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Jan. 2025
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While a full trailer for the new season has not yet been released, the reality TV competition show shared a video showcasing highlights of Carrie’s first season as a judge after previously appearing as a guest mentor.—
Jackie Tempera,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Until she’s asked to prolong her stay on board of a research vessel for a whole winter, as scientists study the first people ever known to hibernate.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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Rich in fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, and some fish and chicken, the Mediterranean diet has already been linked to a range of health benefits from lower depressive symptoms in young men to improving heart health.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
30 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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Thomas added that in addition to financial benefits, an inclusive and respectful culture can also be a boon for retention, which lowers turnover and can reduce costs.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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