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thorough

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


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"Thorough culling" to reduce the number of bears is the only effective way to reduce the risk for local people, researcher Ohnishi said.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Thorough clinical trials have already proven benefits to heart health - and nausea is a known side-effect - but other findings will need to go through similar rigorous testing.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025

Thorough background checks have long been a norm used by incoming presidents when choosing their Cabinet.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024

Thorough research might also speed assistance to thousands of Americans who say they were injured.

From New York Times • May 3, 2024

Over hill, over dale, Thorough bush, thorough brier, Over park, over pale, Thorough flood, thorough fire.

From Graded Poetry: Third Year by Various




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