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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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This is a comprehensive packing for addressing all you cord-cutter needs.
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 17 Sep. 2024
During her time at Peacock, Hughes was instrumental in launching the streaming service, and leading comprehensive marketing campaigns for originals including Bel-Air, Poker Face, Girls5eva, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, The Traitors, Saved by the Bell, and Twisted Metal.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
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That’s why some in the crypto industry believe stablecoins will be the first target for comprehensive legislation.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2024
The house is also outfitted with a comprehensive Control 4 home system to control the lights, climate, shades, cameras, pool temperature, and more.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 17 Sep. 2024
During her time at Peacock, Hughes was instrumental in launching the streaming service, and leading comprehensive marketing campaigns for originals including Bel-Air, Poker Face, Girls5eva, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, The Traitors, Saved by the Bell, and Twisted Metal.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
Recommended Hope In the shadow of war, life begins anew in a Congolese maternity ward
That’s why some in the crypto industry believe stablecoins will be the first target for comprehensive legislation.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2024
The house is also outfitted with a comprehensive Control 4 home system to control the lights, climate, shades, cameras, pool temperature, and more.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 26 Sep. 2024.
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