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thorough

[thur-oh, thuhr-oh] / ˈθɜr oʊ, ˈθʌr oʊ /


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On Wednesday, the organization said it would commission “a thorough independent review of the events that occurred.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Two "thorough" investigations after then produced no prosecutions, she added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that "no one" could determine the aircraft's origin with any authority until a thorough examination was carried out.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“Our valuation reflects a thorough analysis of comparable properties with similar views, many of which would require substantial renovation or complete redevelopment,” she shared.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“I keep worrying that Mom will have one of her rare but overly thorough cleaning sprees and toss out everything under the bathroom sink.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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