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They said that they had carefully analyzed the data before making their decision.
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They said that they had carefully analyzed the data before making their decision.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
News sources reported that the team carefully analyzed the data before reaching a conclusion.
Academic Writing
The researchers stated that they had meticulously analyzed the data prior to formulating their hypothesis.
Business Communication
The board confirmed that a thorough data analysis preceded their final decision.
Casual Conversation
They said they looked at the numbers really carefully before deciding.
Rephrased versions
Formal
A thorough analysis of the data informed their decision-making process.
Casual
They checked the data closely before they decided.
Simpler English
They looked at the data carefully before deciding.
Phrases to learn
carefully analyzed
To examine something in detail and with precision.
before making their decision
Prior to reaching a conclusion or choice.