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She gave a cursory glance to the children—and then a second, far sterner look.

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Reviewing analysts’ opinions of nuclear stocks, of course, is only a start; after the cursory review comes the harder work of understanding and valuing the individual businesses.

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Worth a Little Online Research: Even if you’re skeptical, always make time for a cursory Google search.

Some online pharmacies are delivering drugs after a cursory phone consultation in the absence of a prescription.

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When she was married, she had just a cursory participation in their married finances, but had to assume it all upon the husband’s passing.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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