thorough
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Though much of this material will be familiar, Mr. Sebag Montefiore’s account is thorough, bringing events up to the U.S.-Israeli clashes with Iran over the past two years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
The discovery of hundreds of remains near a previously identified mass grave has fuelled anger among the Tamils, who have long-demanded a thorough inquiry into disappearances.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
The next time my mother tells me that something does not feel right, I will make sure her work-up is thorough and her screenings—the ones that the current evidence recommends—are current.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
He said he had ordered a "thorough, technical and transparent" investigation.
From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026
That means I’ll probably be getting a thorough checkup soon.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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