thoroughly
Example Sentences
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Many people would probably leave 100% of their assets to their wife and/or second wife, so it’s thoroughly decent of him to remember his sister.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
On balance, I think it’s critically important that inside information is addressed thoroughly and comprehensively to support confidence rather than undermine it.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
Zhang knew every major, university, and career path so thoroughly that he spoke with absolute certainty.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Few federal civil-rights czars have roiled their own department as thoroughly as Ms. Dhillon did when she took office in April 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Seems as if they're working on a condensation trap to purify some water, and though I’m thoroughly impressed that they even know what a condensation trap is, they’re going about it all wrong.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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