thoroughness

Example Sentences

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Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of negotiations in Berlin, Michael Kellner, a senior lawmaker from the Greens, said that negotiators would continue their talks this week and next, adding: "Thoroughness comes before speed."

From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2021

Thoroughness, rather than speed, must be the objective of the investigation, regardless of its results.

From Washington Times • May 23, 2018

Thoroughness is favoured over accessibility, which is unsurprising given that the amount of scientific evidence on the impacts of climate change has doubled since the previous report in 2007.

From Forbes • Apr. 3, 2014

Thoroughness, decision, depth, and self-surrender, needed by Pharaoh, are needed by every soul of man.

From The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus by Chadwick, G. A.

Thoroughness was an object as well as despatch; nothing must be missed; but his first act was to change his clothes.

From My Lord Duke by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)