as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
in a bold move, the secretary of the treasury sweepingly transformed the nation's banking system
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Adverb
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Taking the time to assess the situation thoroughly and select the appropriate approach can mean the difference between permanent loss and full recovery.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025 -
Because critics of social justice tend to inhabit the exact professional milieu where social justice has been most thoroughly integrated with the endless pursuit of profit.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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It's only been a few generations since birth control was widely accessible in the U.S.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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While the decision to lower rates was widely expected, the second round of voting was the first in the rate-setting committee’s history, coming amid intense global trade uncertainty caused by unpredictable US tariffs.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Sweepingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweepingly. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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