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thoroughness

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


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Despite his thoroughness, his book doesn’t quite meet the challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Just last week, researchers hotly debated the thoroughness of the contamination testing at Palisades Charter High School’s campus.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2026

Among its competitors, NordVPN’s privacy audits stand out for their thoroughness and frequency.

From Salon Dec. 12, 2025

Like most laypeople, you’re not in an authoritative position to judge the accuracy and thoroughness of your estate-planning documents.

From MarketWatch Dec. 6, 2025

It was thoroughness that paid in the, end.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie




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