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comprehensive

[kom-pri-hen-siv] / ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn sɪv /


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The war began in earnest on March 20, 2003, with comprehensive air and ground offensives as coalition troops crossed into Iraq.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

She said many were in a state of shock, and comprehensive interviews that could shed light on the incident will only take place later on.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said all immigrants receive comprehensive medical care when they enter ICE custody, including medical, dental and mental health services as available.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Aloe kept a comprehensive first aid kit in the house, accordioned shelves of supplies layered inside, and Jam dragged it out from under the bathroom sink.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi

When it comes to schools he's seen it all - from teaching maths in boarding schools, to running inner city comprehensives in England.

From BBC Oct. 29, 2024

Look, CSU and all regional comprehensives in this country have a budget problem.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2023

From BASIS’s first year in 1996-1997, students who failed the comprehensives had to retake them.

From Washington Post Dec. 28, 2019

The critics had the better of the argument in the 1960s and 70s, when most grammar schools were converted to non-selective comprehensives.

From Economist Aug. 13, 2015

Katharine Birbalsingh has taught in London comprehensives for over 10 years and this diary of a typical year in one of those schools will confirm every parent's worst fears.

From The Guardian Feb. 27, 2011




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