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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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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The crew will undergo a period of medical quarantine and a comprehensive health check-up before meeting with the press in Beijing.
—Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
There simply weren’t enough game balls to go around after the Chargers’ 27-10 rout of the Cleveland Browns, their second consecutive comprehensive victory after a lackluster loss in the final seconds to the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 21 cast doubts about their fitness as a playoff contender.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024
This method, backed by data updated annually from Prosper Insights & Analytics’ Media Behaviors & Influence Survey, provides a comprehensive look at 17,000 adults aged 18+ to determine which media types influence purchasing decisions across several key categories.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The crew will undergo a period of medical quarantine and a comprehensive health check-up before meeting with the press in Beijing.
—Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
There simply weren’t enough game balls to go around after the Chargers’ 27-10 rout of the Cleveland Browns, their second consecutive comprehensive victory after a lackluster loss in the final seconds to the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 21 cast doubts about their fitness as a playoff contender.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024
This method, backed by data updated annually from Prosper Insights & Analytics’ Media Behaviors & Influence Survey, provides a comprehensive look at 17,000 adults aged 18+ to determine which media types influence purchasing decisions across several key categories.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 31 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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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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The two-guest home, complete with a full kitchen, is surrounded by the charming Cady Hill Forest, home to over 11 miles of trails—and a profusion of color when the leaves change each fall.Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 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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The Lego Store in Downtown Disney that has been closed for an extensive remodel since early October will reopen on Dec. 1, according to the Disneyland website.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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As with most Kias, the interior features loads of technology including a panoramic curved display that integrates two 12.3-inch screens.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The volumising, panoramic mascara has a similar inky black appearance as the nail polish used at Marc Jacobs, but instead, a thick, contoured brush is used to sculpt and coat each lash.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet: Taking over a San Jose Earthquakes team that finished last in the entire league and gave up the most goals (78) in MLS history.Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Dropbox recommends using the desktop app to upload entire folders and large files since the website uploader has a 10GB limit.Robert Anderson, 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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Some visitors book the whole hut and bring friends and family, while others reserve available beds in unbooked rooms.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Wi-Fi signals merely prevent the radio telescope from taking observations from a specific part of the radio spectrum—but not the whole thing.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Chang, a public health statistician, believes city leaders need to be more transparent and inclusive with residents.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Those in favor of the change state the document will be more inclusive.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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