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thoroughly

[thur-uh-lee, thuhr‐] / ˈθɜr ə li, ˈθʌr‐ /




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Another blood test for cancer gives doctors an early read on how thoroughly their treatments have removed the disease.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Names like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have been floated, and while they’re all thoroughly talented, they’re not quite right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Or maybe Becerra was, indeed, a feckless, flailing and thoroughly awful Cabinet member, deserving of scorn and shame.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"We thoroughly enjoyed it and I really started to learn about gardening," she said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In a moment it was gone—as thoroughly and completely as if it had never been there at all.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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