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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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Recent Examples of comprehensive
Instead, Colorado made upstream efforts a core part of its comprehensive strategy, not an afterthought.
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Scott Lomurray, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Blank says the organization recently completed a comprehensive, two-month evaluation of its football operations with the help of Sportsology Group.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Too often, federal agencies have defaulted to modeling instead of capturing comprehensive, real-world data.
—Deborah L. Birx, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
Fixing this problem calls for a strategic and comprehensive approach.
—Jordan Brackett, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota state investigators would need to be able to conduct a thorough investigation to move forward with potential state charges against the unnamed ICE agent who fatally shot Good, according to Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson.—
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Bath toys deserve a thorough cleaning at least monthly to remove body soil and soap scum that can invite mold and mildew to form.—
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Read on for the complete list of winners and nominees.—
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His plans are complete, and permits are moving forward.—
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The system comes preloaded with a vision–language–action (VLA) large model and more than 10,000 real-world data samples, enabling it to perform complex tasks without extensive setup or calibration.—
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The Denver Police Department warned that extensive road closures are in place, and all intersections surrounding the area are closed.—
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Nearly every room, as well as multiple patios and verandas, offer panoramic views of the sixth fairway of Serrano Country Club’s golf course.—
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Or, for a luxury seven-room stay with panoramic views, try Ikuka Safari Camp.—
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Visitors can spend their entire trip switching off between the two, but be sure to take some time to explore the rocky cove beaches called calas that have made Costa Blanca famous.—
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The knife was recovered at the scene, and the entire incident was captured on officers’ body cameras, police said.—
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
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McKenzie and Sebastian's decision to embrace the unexpected made their wedding even better when an opposite reaction to the rain could have ruined the whole celebration.—
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Much like the 2020-2025 advice, which encouraged making half your grains whole, the new guidelines recommend two to four servings per day of fiber-rich whole grains.—
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Gap High-Rise Flare Jeans These super-comfy high-rise flare jeans are universally flattering and available in two inseams—short and long—to ensure an inclusive fit.—
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The measure seemed to inaugurate a new era of inclusive immigration policy.—
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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