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in detail

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  1. With close attention to particulars; thoroughly. For example, She explained her theory in detail. It is also put as go into detail, meaning “to investigate thoroughly,” as in You know what I mean, so I needn't go into detail. The first expression dates from about 1600, the second from the late 1800s.

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She says that having looked in detail at the responses to what was a lengthy survey of around 100 questions, she is satisfied the respondents were genuine and their answers consistent with people of faith.

From BBC

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said the proposals would be looked at "in detail", and pointed to the fact that similar determinations have been made in other parts of the UK.

From BBC

Let’s examine these three fresh ideas in detail below.

From Barron's

The fossil studied by Bodenham was originally discovered in Gloucestershire in 1969 but had remained in the Natural History Museum collection for decades before being examined in detail.

From BBC

The revenue Koh and each of his colleagues generated was tracked in detail.

From The Wall Street Journal

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