thorough

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"These figures must lead us to a profound, thorough reappraisal," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

These are not novels that pull you forward so much as hold you in place—patient, thorough evocations of a vanished world, almost Proustian at times, especially as they progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The researchers hope their findings will encourage more thorough testing of clothing before it reaches consumers and push manufacturers to adopt safer alternatives during the dyeing process.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

“It’s highly technical and a scientifically novel modeling effort, but it wasn’t developed through a facilitated process or expert peer-reviewed,” Tillemans said, adding that it “requires additional time to complete a thorough review.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

A thorough reconnaissance will clearly occupy us for centuries.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan