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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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Recent Examples of exhaustive
At the same time, any bumps in the crew’s five-decade journey are gilded over with effusive but apparently earnest nostalgia; an in-depth excavation or an exhaustive accounting, this is not.
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Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
All of which led me on an exhaustive hunt to find the perfect running sunglasses.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2024
European governments believe all of these were acts of sabotage orchestrated by Russia, and this list is far from exhaustive.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Deep performs an exhaustive examination of every file and folder on a Mac and is best for when maximum security assurance is needed or if your Mac may have been compromised by a phishing attack.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
All of which led me on an exhaustive hunt to find the perfect running sunglasses.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2024
European governments believe all of these were acts of sabotage orchestrated by Russia, and this list is far from exhaustive.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Deep performs an exhaustive examination of every file and folder on a Mac and is best for when maximum security assurance is needed or if your Mac may have been compromised by a phishing attack.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Preparing your workforce for AI starts with a thorough understanding of the organization’s current capabilities.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This can lead to liver thorough cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).20 Kidney damage: The kidneys depend on the heart for proper blood flow and pressure.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to comprehensive smoke-free laws and other tobacco control policies, smoking rates in the United States are at historic low levels, with 11.5% of U.S. adults smoking in 2021.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company reported a comprehensive loss of $2.7 million for the quarter, compared to $2.2 million in the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The 725,000-square-foot center underwent an extensive renovation beginning in 2008.Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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On the other hand, the Fitbit Versa 4 offers the same extensive collection of fitness and health features as the Charge 6, only in a more classic watchface design but still offering a 40% discount.Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Lawrence Gostin, director of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University, said if Republicans do take full control of Congress, those changes could be significant.Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The parking lot was full, and so were the side streets.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to evaluate avenues for mitigating internal control weaknesses but has deemed complete mitigation impractical due to its limited staff size.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Results will be updated daily at 5 p.m., except weekends, until the counting is complete.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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