thoroughly
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Nor would he state how long we’ve had these things in space, how thoroughly they’ve been tested, or other details.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Every moment, whether dominated by a “Halloween”-inspired ghoul or the grammar-correcting banter of mutually exasperated colleagues, is played straight and for all their initial nods to trope, every character is uniquely and thoroughly human.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“We need to thoroughly examine our vulnerabilities and our weaknesses . . . and we need to shore up those vulnerabilities and expect the unexpected and not be surprised by it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Hook says he wouldn't go to Turkey "because I have heard so many bad things", adding that he investigated thoroughly before taking the plunge in Tirana.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
I clean it thoroughly, and painfully, with alcohol swabs, careful not to touch anything that might infect me, then redress the wound.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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