thorough

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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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"We urge full cooperation from all parties, including unrestricted access to relevant locations and prompt provision of information, for a swift and thorough resolution," the police said in a statement.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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 search of the floor uncovered a lot of dust bunnies and one leathery thing the size of a golf ball.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs