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thoroughness

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


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The thoroughness with which Callanan, an Irish barrister by profession, treats these travails is the most attractive feature of his book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Like most laypeople, you’re not in an authoritative position to judge the accuracy and thoroughness of your estate-planning documents.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 6, 2025

"Above all, we owe it to the victims and survivors to ensure that their needs are met with compassion and thoroughness."

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

The thoroughness of private background checks is uncertain, too.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2024

He commended her on her thoroughness, but said the idea of presenting a subject is the ability to focus.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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