thorough
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However, the award of Hibs' equaliser after no handball was given against scorer Joe Newell was the correct call following a "thorough check", said Collum.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Irish justice minister Jim O'Callaghan said there must be a "thorough garda investigation".
From BBC • May 21, 2026
She called for thorough investigation of "the chain of events here, and what we can learn from it, and what it says about the capacities we need".
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Melvoin also wanted to see a thorough review of district technology contracts and their uses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
But whether she was too nervous to do a thorough job or whether there was a more mysterious explanation, she straightened up empty-handed.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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