extensive

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The Nerones hope to avoid the many pitfalls by doing extensive research before jumping in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The order calls for extensive rulemaking by both DHS and USPS, and complicated implementation rules for the states, including rules related to the types of envelopes states must use and forms of ballot tracking.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Last year, Canadian rapper Drake headlined all three days of Wireless festival, with each night focused on a different era of his extensive back catalogue.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Ankhmerwer” includes nearly all 162 spells from the most extensive “Book of the Dead” manuscripts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“Can you possibly guess, Lizzy, who is meant by this? ‘This young gentleman is blessed, in a peculiar way, with every thing the heart of mortal can most desire,—splendid property, noble kindred, and extensive patronage.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen