thoroughly
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Thoroughly good-natured, entertaining and occasionally suggestive of “Jackass” in a batting helmet, “Return of the Clowns” will be preceded by a Clowns-Bananas game from Cincinnati at 7 p.m.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Thoroughly water the soil and wait for the first round of weed seeds to germinate.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2023
Thoroughly investigating one patient’s complaint means running behind in clinic and upsetting patients with later appointment slots.
From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2022
Thoroughly demoralized, I dragged my mom out of the store.
From The Verge • Aug. 11, 2022
Then he pushes speaker and I hear, “Good evening. Thank you for calling Thoroughly Thespian. How can I help you?”
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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