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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
after an exhaustive search of our house, we still hadn't found the cat
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
an exhaustive survey of the nation's sexual habits
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Join 68 others in the comments View Comments As CNN previously reported, Canada is already preparing to retaliate with an exhaustive list of tariffs on goods made in America, including everything from steel, orange juice, pet food to alcoholic beverages like Jack Daniels whiskey.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Ball has undergone the entirety of his exhaustive recovery process with the Bulls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Martinez had never heard of the exhaustive body of codes controlling his living space.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
An exhaustive study of more than 30,000 adults with ADHD found a reduction in life expectancy for men between 4.5 and 9 years, and for women, between 6.5 and 11 years, according to a statement released on the study, which was published Jan. 23 in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Ball has undergone the entirety of his exhaustive recovery process with the Bulls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Martinez had never heard of the exhaustive body of codes controlling his living space.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
An exhaustive study of more than 30,000 adults with ADHD found a reduction in life expectancy for men between 4.5 and 9 years, and for women, between 6.5 and 11 years, according to a statement released on the study, which was published Jan. 23 in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Experts say some packages have been caught up in the confusion and could still be sitting with customs, where they were set to undergo a more thorough inspection. 4.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Start with a thorough vacuuming using a clean upholstery attachment to remove dust, hair, and other debris from the mattress surface.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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There is also little doubt those comprehensive plans went up in flames.—
Josh Klein,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The top 25 airlines all meet a list of specific requirements, such as providing a comprehensive full-service experience, and having an economy seat pitch of a minimum of 31 inches.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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In our conversation, Onah pushed back on reports of extensive reshoots impacting his vision.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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Officials said the blaze caused extensive damage to the building, with flames burning through its roof.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The same scenario occurred in February 2021, when Democrats had full control of Congress and the presidency.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Knicks’ ironman has dealt with right knee swelling at multiple points this season, making his absence noteworthy—especially after a full week off for the break.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The complete Shielding Suit, including jacket and pants, costs $5,290.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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And the vibe is not complete without jazz or a nineties playlist.—
Akili King,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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