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as in totally
to a full extent or degree she waited until we were completely finished before starting the next part
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as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details an allegation that was completely investigated and found to be groundless
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Recent Examples of completely The strikes destroyed the bridge completely, according to the NNA, which said a drone had earlier carried out two separate strikes in the area before the jets launched the main strikes. —
April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 These outfits will give you that put-together finish but are completely adaptable to your own personal style. —Clare Holden, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026 Mitch Silverstein with the coastal-protection group Surfrider Foundation said the organization supports the drone show program, but wants SeaWorld’s nightly fireworks shows stopped completely. —Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 Lavender thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; only water when the soil has completely dried out. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026 Watching Laurie in that scene was so heartbreaking, looking at her daughter and putting on a smile, trying to not seem completely shaken by it. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 Quasar has a completely different lineup for Weekend 2, with Darco, Franky Rizardo and Armin van Buuren x Adam Beyer on Friday; Devault, Madeon, DJ Snake x RL Grime x Flosstradamus and DJ Snake x Knock2 on Saturday; and Linska, LP Giobbi and Sara Landry’s Blood Oath on Sunday. —Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 Several Panthers will play in the tournament, meaning their summer vacations won’t be completely restful. —Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos handles his stress in a completely different way. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 These outfits will give you that put-together finish but are completely adaptable to your own personal style. —Clare Holden, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026 Mitch Silverstein with the coastal-protection group Surfrider Foundation said the organization supports the drone show program, but wants SeaWorld’s nightly fireworks shows stopped completely. —Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 Lavender thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; only water when the soil has completely dried out. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026 Watching Laurie in that scene was so heartbreaking, looking at her daughter and putting on a smile, trying to not seem completely shaken by it. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 Quasar has a completely different lineup for Weekend 2, with Darco, Franky Rizardo and Armin van Buuren x Adam Beyer on Friday; Devault, Madeon, DJ Snake x RL Grime x Flosstradamus and DJ Snake x Knock2 on Saturday; and Linska, LP Giobbi and Sara Landry’s Blood Oath on Sunday. —Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 Several Panthers will play in the tournament, meaning their summer vacations won’t be completely restful. —Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos handles his stress in a completely different way. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite memories was a totally random call about 10 years ago.— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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This bag is made of supple Italian suede (still suitable for spring and can totally handle summer) and features two interior pockets and a key-ring holder.— Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Desperate for answers, Alice joins a secret support group of people whose doubles are systematically dismantling their lives…then the doubles start turning up dead.— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
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Despite decades of advocacy, support for these communities has been systematically denied, even as studies show undeniable facts.— Makenna Morrison Gary, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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Small said that even in cases where a person fully recovers from peripartum cardiomyopathy, future pregnancies are considered high-risk.— Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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But evidence is mounting that applicants with questionable histories were either not fully vetted before they were brought on or were hired in spite of their past, an investigation by The Associated Press found.— Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Let soak for two minutes and rinse thoroughly.— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recycling bins can get even funkier thanks to sticky bottles or cans that weren’t rinsed thoroughly.— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal — once utterly unthinkable — now becomes all too possible.— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the wellness factor, this is an utterly beautiful, throw-your-cares-away hotel on a private Caribbean island loved by A-list celebrities.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
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Nothing says summer quite like picking the ripe homegrown tomato straight from your garden.— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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After days of whirlwind weather, Chicagoans can expect to see conditions mellow out this week — but April showers aren’t over quite yet.— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Quilted jackets layer perfectly over long sleeves, short sleeves, light sweaters, and even dresses.— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
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Of course, that doesn’t mean that any eventual peace deal will perfectly balance the victors’ and vanquished’s demands.— Philippe Welti, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
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By 2024, Pascal was no longer involved, Jason Bateman was added, and the creative direction shifted to a wholly original idea.— Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
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Fatone, Mulvihill and Sarlanis all say Boy Band Confidential doesn’t seek to paint a wholly damning portrayal of the boy band life, but rather to show resilience and hope, pointing toward the documentary’s end, which depicts many of the subjects moving on with their lives.— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Completely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/completely. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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