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as in thorough
covering everything or all important points
a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution
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as in complete
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt
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as in extensive
trying all possibilities
comprehensive plans for covering just about any conceivable terrorist attack
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Cardiorespiratory, or aerobic, fitness is a much better predictor of all-cause mortality and heart disease risk than BMI, according to a comprehensive review published November 12 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
Nearly half a century later, this act remains the nation’s only attempt to establish a comprehensive national science policy.
—Kenneth Evans, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
While the journey towards comprehensive e-invoicing is ambitious, the EU is well-equipped to achieve its vision of an harmonized VAT ecosystem, with EN 16931 as its foundation.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
However, as the workforce evolves, there is growing recognition that comprehensive family policies are essential not just for employees but for building a future-ready workforce.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
Nearly half a century later, this act remains the nation’s only attempt to establish a comprehensive national science policy.
—Kenneth Evans, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
While the journey towards comprehensive e-invoicing is ambitious, the EU is well-equipped to achieve its vision of an harmonized VAT ecosystem, with EN 16931 as its foundation.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
However, as the workforce evolves, there is growing recognition that comprehensive family policies are essential not just for employees but for building a future-ready workforce.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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The upcoming game will utilize the power of modern consoles to display thousands of enemies on the screen and retell Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a more thorough manner.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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In return, give this non-toxic plant bright indirect sunlight and a thorough watering whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
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Judge Andy Porter denied the suppression motion, and the jury viewed and listened to the complete interview, in which Nixon-Clark admitted firing the Kriss Vector rifle once outside the house.Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the day, a total of three fires were leaving a path of complete destruction in the area.Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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The communication breakdown often stems from uncertainties, including difficulty identifying the most suitable candidate, feeling overwhelmed by the extensive volume of applicants and experiencing internal hesitation about an individual's potential organizational fit.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, locals like former NBCUniversal executive Ron Meyer and Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio have extensive and irreplaceable collections.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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They’re also used to capture panoramic views and the occasional selfie.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The 27th edition of the Paris Rendez-Vous, which is dedicated to French films and TV content, is taking place this year in a new location, at the Pullman Paris Montparnasse, boasting panoramic views of the city of lights.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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Create a clean air space Another piece of advice is to focus on maintaining clean-air areas as opposed to an entire clean-air home.Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Putting Poeltl behind Anthony-Towns could give New York one of the best frontcourts in the entire NBA.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Most people will remember him not only for being a great musician and entertainer, but also for being fun-loving and full of mischief.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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The reservoirs for the city of Los Angeles, through the metropolitan water district, are full.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Took a whole lotta tryin' Just to get up that hill.Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Your family’s efforts, across a whole generation, to establish financial stability, literally up in smoke.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2025
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But even that inclusive approach isn’t perfect, as Anne Lacy from the International Crane Foundation observed in her role on the study committee.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
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This is about encouraging communities to question biases in AI platforms, advocate for fair and inclusive technology, and build tools that align with their unique needs.Birgit Skarstein, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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