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thorough

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


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I had invited them into my apartment expecting an awkward demonstration, but the work was remarkably thorough and spared me from having to do it myself.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

"With profound grief and sorrow, I urge the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take strict action against anyone found responsible so that such tragedies can be prevented in the future," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

To determine what caused the brothers' unusual symptoms, researchers from multiple disciplines conducted thorough medical examinations and analyzed their DNA.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

“These measures will provide time for a thorough review of fraternity life at Cornell to determine whether and how it can safely continue,” Kotlikoff said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The committee was brusque, thorough, and relentless in rooting out inaccuracies, inconsistencies, incomprehensible statements, and illogical conclusions obscured by technical gibberish.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly


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