thoroughly
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It is that love for the United States that thoroughly frustrates those around the world who thought our country represented freedom and diversity.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Instead, the government said it would deal with the issue "thoroughly and carefully", and took eight months to release the guidance.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
More than a decade into his political ascent, it’s remarkable how thoroughly the lesson of Donald Trump has been internalized by the apparatus around him.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
According to other attendees, including Times journalists, event staff were checking tickets, though not very thoroughly, at multiple points prior to escalators that descended to the metal detectors where Allen allegedly dashed past armed security.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
To suggest that sick children ought to be left to suffer in order to improve their characters seemed quite unlike Mrs. Clarke, whom Penelope knew to be thoroughly kindhearted.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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