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Recent Examples of exhaustive After a bruising fight, exhaustive appeals and a future that looked dim, a presence both reviled and beloved returned this week. Megan Poinski, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Last year, after its exhaustive review of the existing evidence linking synthetic dyes to neurobehavioral problems in children, California passed a second law. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025 In 2022, the Resource Renewal Institute, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Western Watersheds Project sued the National Park Service to prevent it from implementing an amendment to its general management plan that had been approved the prior year following exhaustive public hearings. Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025 This isn’t an exhaustive list, but these are a few of the biggest risers who have caught my eye since the season began. Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for exhaustive 
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Adjective
  • Cruz, who is chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, has said that Congress will do a thorough review of the program early in 2025.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
  • John Ramsey, the father of the 6-year-old beauty queen who was killed at her Boulder, Colorado, home, met with local law enforcement Monday afternoon to advocate for a thorough review and new testing of crime scene evidence in his daughter’s case.
    Jean Casarez, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
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  • The Vatican has released a comprehensive document offering new guidelines for the ethical development and use of artificial intelligence, with a focus on areas such as warfare and healthcare.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
  • These kinds of issues frequently pave the way for more comprehensive health optimization.
    Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The move to cast Culpo in the John Wells drama is part of Fox’s extensive Super Bowl LIX coverage.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Williams and Wilmore brought extensive experience in EVAs—or extravehicular activities—to this mission.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
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  • The actress wore her brunette tresses in waves with full fringe, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and a muted red lip.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025
  • While a full trailer for the new season has not yet been released, the reality TV competition show shared a video showcasing highlights of Carrie’s first season as a judge after previously appearing as a guest mentor.
    Jackie Tempera, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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  • Once that’s complete, you will get connected with a healthcare provider licensed in your state to start your diagnosis and explore potential treatments.
    Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Jenkins, meanwhile, has helped usher in a complete rethink of Memphis’ offense, one that has made the Grizzlies both unpredictable and effective and led what has historically been a defensive-first squad to a top-five rating on offense.
    John Hollinger, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025

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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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