as in thorough
trying all possibilities
a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide
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Recent Examples of full-scale
The virus’s components have strong similarities to our own cells’ bits and pieces, making our immune systems less likely to launch full-scale counterattacks.
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Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
Kirillov, who was 54, was the most senior military official known to be killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
—Anna Chernova, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Kirillov, 54, was the highest-ranking Russian military figure to die outside the battlefield since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Casualties in the Russo-Ukrainian war have surpassed one million since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, said NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during an address in Brussels on Dec. 12.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
Kirillov, who was 54, was the most senior military official known to be killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
—Anna Chernova, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Kirillov, 54, was the highest-ranking Russian military figure to die outside the battlefield since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Casualties in the Russo-Ukrainian war have surpassed one million since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, said NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during an address in Brussels on Dec. 12.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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The key is conducting thorough research to identify the platforms that perform best in your market.Dean Ben-Zour, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Deep clean fabrics as needed: Stocking and tree skirts will probably need a thorough cleaning by the end of the season.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Crane hired Brown, in part, for his extensive experience in player evaluation.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Miller was brought on board to navigate the complex process of working with the FDA and big pharmaceutical companies, and to fundraise.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the United States, said the coffee giant has yet to bring a comprehensive economic package to the table, while hundreds of legal disputes over unfair labor practices remain unsettled.Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Advocates are pushing for either the complete overturning of the settlement or a requirement for more comprehensive remediation projects.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Stage 4: In the final stage, there's complete cirrhosis.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Seven have died in Broward since 2000, the earliest date with complete data.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some of the book’s sweeping claims seem not entirely justified by the evidence.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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These developments have brought Republicans on board with a sweeping higher education reform agenda.Preston Cooper, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, Emery uses exhaustive methods to instil his teaching into players and, off the field, prefers to keep a distance.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Bárbara Enríquez, the production designer, and Carolina Caicedo, the producer, are prime examples; both speak passionately about the exhaustive work done so far.Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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