The dominant smell was pine-scented furniture polish, and the gleaming dark surfaces of wood stood testament to its thorough application.

A scrupulous and thorough application of non-violence to everyday activities, and especially to food, is the most significant hallmark of jaina identity.

However, he conditioned the reform's success on the thorough application of "electoral freedom".

Cleve had done that himself, wiping away the make-up with a thorough application of cold cream.

"One thorough application usually does the job," Mr. Winiarski said.

But sometimes, the job calls for a little more coverage or a more thorough application.

There have been many variants, but one of the most extensive and thorough applications of this principle has been at Bijlmermeer in south-east Amsterdam.

So fatigued was he sometimes after his day's work that he could not maintain the critical attention necessary for thorough application.

Barruel presents a thorough application of conspiracy theory methodology.

This is why first we must call for the prompt, full, thorough and concrete application of the Directive in each Member State.