thorough
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The two senior judges also said that the previous ruling was "detailed and thorough".
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
“We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation, holding those responsible accountable and standing with our Jewish community, all faith communities and every resident against all forms of hatred and intolerance.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
“We will continue to conduct a thorough investigation alongside Hugging Face,” an OpenAI spokesman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
For Stephan Rapp, a former US ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues, the process may have been imperfect but the probe was thorough.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
It is doubtful if, outside the Naval Academy at Annapolis, any group of Americans ever received a more thorough indoctrination before setting foot on a catboat.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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