thorough
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The Justice Department said it conducted a thorough investigation into the deal and decided it would likely be good for competition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
A lawyer for Gérald Marie said: "The allegations made by the complainants have already been the subject of a thorough investigation in France. That investigation was closed without further action."
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said it was "too early to speculate" on the cause of the crash while vowing "a thorough investigation ... to ensure that lessons are learnt".
From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026
“They’re going to have to do a very thorough inspection of the fleet,” Birkey said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
The original residents had a more thorough list of wildfires and floods and tornadoes, Cora thought when Ridgeway shared the shopkeeper’s words.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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