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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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The nuclear powered octocopter will study Titan's surface geology and chemistry in detail.

From Science Daily

By combining frequent satellite observations, the researchers reconstructed the sequence of events in detail.

From Science Daily

"Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail," the Gates Foundation said in a statement.

From BBC

A Gates Foundation spokesperson said Gates holds town halls twice a year and he “spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail, and took responsibility for his actions.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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