thorough
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He has resisted calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the case, arguing that it would not shed more light on the crimes than a thorough police investigation.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
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
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
“He’s going to want answers. He didn’t find any at Dr. Goreau’s house. We did a thorough search.”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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