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as in complete
having no exceptions or restrictions
had thorough access to the files for her research
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as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
thorough analysis of the current crisis in Asia
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as in extensive
trying all possibilities
a thorough search of the office that turned up no evidence of wrongdoing
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a very thorough textbook on respiratory disorders
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Inspectors will conduct a more thorough assessment of the bridge once the scene is deemed safe by Cincinnati fire.
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
Black Ops 6’s Zombies builds on features introduced in previous games like Black Ops 3 (2015) and Black Ops Cold War (2020), allowing players to put together a comprehensive loadout before jumping into the game and upgrade skills over time with thorough progression systems.
—Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Returning to Europe for a thorough medical consultation was deemed critical by the team, aiming to restore Alonso's full capability for competitive racing during the weekend's events.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The thorough update worked: after a dip at the end of the third-gen’s life, Escalade sales trended upwards again once the new model hit showrooms.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
Black Ops 6’s Zombies builds on features introduced in previous games like Black Ops 3 (2015) and Black Ops Cold War (2020), allowing players to put together a comprehensive loadout before jumping into the game and upgrade skills over time with thorough progression systems.
—Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Returning to Europe for a thorough medical consultation was deemed critical by the team, aiming to restore Alonso's full capability for competitive racing during the weekend's events.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The thorough update worked: after a dip at the end of the third-gen’s life, Escalade sales trended upwards again once the new model hit showrooms.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.6-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Registrar of Voters said after election night, results will be updated daily at 5 p.m., except weekends, until the counting is complete.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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The report, released in 2023, detailed climate change's impacts on the U.S. at the time and in the future.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The company says the service analyzes video, dialogue and subtitles to generate detailed — but spoiler-free, Amazon insists — descriptions of key plot points and events.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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At The Villages, retirees can really live their best life, choosing to golf on one of its nine- or 18-hole courses, hike its extensive trail network, dine in one of its many restaurants, shop its various plazas, and naturally, hang by its plentiful pools.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
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The collective leadership of this $14.5 trillion club is dominated by CEOs who boast extensive international experience–essential in a global economy.BYAlex Wood Morton, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
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Thanks to comprehensive smoke-free laws and other tobacco control policies, smoking rates in the United States are at historic low levels, with 11.5% of U.S. adults smoking in 2021.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company reported a comprehensive loss of $2.7 million for the quarter, compared to $2.2 million in the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Both measures required a simple majority for passage.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Kross has even shown in his research that this simple strategy reduces emotional reactivity within milliseconds.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lawrence Gostin, director of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University, said if Republicans do take full control of Congress, those changes could be significant.Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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To go directly to Contra Costa County’s election results site, use this link. County supervisor City offices If the full list of city races fails to display, see the county registrar’s website.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to his belief in Jackson and his exhaustive artistic rigor, the pair broke all sorts of records and set new templates for pop stardom.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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The names that Team Harris presented to THR were not an exhaustive list, as other big names have spoken out on Zoom meet-ups and online to drum up support.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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In removing some of the stress around pet health, the hope is that pet parents will be more present to enjoy the unconditional love, companionship and sweet moments shared with pets.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The devastating story of a dog that was abandoned before Hurricane Milton in Florida has moved social media users—but now she's found a foster home and will see what real, unconditional love truly is.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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