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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Before launching a new product or opening a new facility, thoroughly test the market to determine demand and pricing power.—
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To stay safe, consider wearing gloves while chopping, or wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water afterward.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Sotto is the wizard behind the turn-of-the-century Main Street at Disneyland Paris, which is widely seen as one of the most elaborate lands in Disney history.—
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Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Mentha spicata is the classic garden mint or spearmint widely used in a range of dishes—from sweet to savory.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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“Sweepingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweepingly. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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