EXHAUSTIVE in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

exertion

exhausted

exhaustion

EXHAUSTIVE occurs 2 times (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)

exhibit

exhibited

exhibitionism

... exhaustive study of a good-sized group of ... 12&12 p.122, Step Twelve

When A.A. was quite young, a number of eminent psychologists and doctors made an exhaustive study of a good-sized group of so-called problem drinkers.

... exhaustive survey of our past life as ... 12&12 p.79, Step Eight

Though in some cases we cannot make restitution at all, and in some cases action ought to be deferred, we should nevertheless make an accurate and really exhaustive survey of our past life as it has affected other people.

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