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in detail

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as in thoroughly

with attention to all aspects or details The police asked the victim to describe in detail what the robber looked like.

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Recent Examples of in detail Disney has historically refused to describe in detail the revenues earned by its growing cruise ship business. — Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026 The overhaul, which Zelensky has yet to explain in detail, would be the fourth major reorganization of his government since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 The overhaul, which Zelenskyy has yet to explain in detail, would be the fourth major reorganization of his government since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. — CBS News, 12 July 2026 The new protocols posted last month to IDOC’s website for the first time laid out in detail how the state plans to conduct firing squad executions. — Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in detail

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