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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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Recent Examples of comprehensive
But pickup truck owners have long been left to shop more expensive, comprehensive campers or build out their trucks themselves.
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New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
However, hundreds of unfair labor practice cases still have not been settled, and the union said Starbucks has not yet proposed a comprehensive package that would address barista pay and other benefits.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
The two-year comprehensive analysis will consider track alignments, environmental impacts and community support.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Released in honor of what would have been Bergman’s 100th birthday, this is one of the most comprehensive collections of his films ever released.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
However, hundreds of unfair labor practice cases still have not been settled, and the union said Starbucks has not yet proposed a comprehensive package that would address barista pay and other benefits.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
The two-year comprehensive analysis will consider track alignments, environmental impacts and community support.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Released in honor of what would have been Bergman’s 100th birthday, this is one of the most comprehensive collections of his films ever released.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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At this stage in the gender-affirming care process, after a thorough evaluation by a medical professional, a patient may also receive hormone therapy that can lead to gender-affirming physical change.Jen Christensen, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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In interviews with CalMatters, representatives for all three utilities said the process in place to oversee wildfire spending at the utilities commission was robust and thorough.CalMatters, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Seven have died in Broward since 2000, the earliest date with complete data.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Stage 4: In the final stage, there's complete cirrhosis.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Crane hired Brown, in part, for his extensive experience in player evaluation.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Security firms often provide extensive protections to keep executives safe, including physical security guards, online threat monitoring and analysis, cybersecurity defenses, at-home security and protection for spouses and other family members.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Marisol, the property's breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot, serves Mediterranean flavors and handcrafted cocktails against panoramic ocean views.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2006, Weiner purchased a 3,400-square-foot home atop Mount Helena with a panoramic view of town.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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For wake-up routines, the sound kicks on once the Shine 300's light has fully brightened, while the evening routine will play your sound of choice the entire time.Nena Farrell, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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The right-handed, two-time American League All Star, has spent his entire career pitching in the Cleveland organization.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The fields of law and insurance are extremely complicated for the layperson, with documents full of terms and concepts that may as well be a foreign language to those unfamiliar with them.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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This week will be full of economic releases ahead of the slower Christmas holiday week.Bill Stone, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Even those folks out there who want to eliminate government waste still expect their payments and services to come whole and on time.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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This compact and adorable audio player has nearly eliminated our screen time battles and has encouraged him to explore his independence, creativity, and imagination in a whole new way.Kayla Kitts, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, a spokesman for the new transitional government told the Associated Press that the new Syria will be inclusive and open to the world.Sarah el Deeb and Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Her confirmation was a defining moment of Biden’s presidency and underscored a campaign promise to create a more inclusive judiciary.Melissa Noel, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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