as in meticulously
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Any actions should be considered thoroughly, alongside a broad coalition of state insurance regulators, industry, and other stakeholders ready to work with federal policymakers.—
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Apply an ample amount of shampoo and work it in thoroughly.—
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Five soldiers were injured, one seriously, said spokesperson Effie Defrin.—
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Since then, Rae has been vocal about taking her music seriously and sharpening her instincts.—
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In many ways, crypto has become a secular religion for the 21st century, a rare space where young people can gather to earnestly discuss how to improve the world and actually build solutions.—
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Situated at the family’s dining table with the figurines arrayed before him, Evan earnestly explained each character’s special powers, according to the video game.—
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The overly earnest character speaks in a hilariously cringey Gen Z self-help psychobabble that continuously grates on Enrique’s nerves.—
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An explainability agent can continuously reassess stocking levels by analyzing supply, demand, asset usage, and work orders.—
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“Painstakingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painstakingly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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