thoroughly

Example Sentences

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I will probably regret starting our conversation this way, but we all have our blind spots and, to thoroughly prepare for this interview, I watched “Shrek” for the first time last night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“The managing board and the supervisory board will thoroughly examine the offer and issue a reasoned statement, acting in the best interests of the company, its shareholders, employees and customers,” Hugo Boss said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Although frostbitten and thoroughly spent, Hillary Dawa could still sit upright and talk to those who found him, before he was airlifted to a hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

There was a certain inner comfort in knowing he could knock down anybody who was snooty to him, although, being very shy and a thoroughly nice boy, he never fought except in the gym.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway