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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
Grandpa got the all-out support of the family when he decided to remarry at age 72
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
an all-out effort to break open the door
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as in full steam ahead
with all power or resources being used
went all out for her New Year's Eve party—she even had fireworks!
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Recent Examples of all-out
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
Persinger is among thousands of people who have been charged with human smuggling since Texas began an all-out effort called Operation Lone Star to control its border with Mexico nearly four years ago.
—Alejandro Serrano, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Dec. 2024
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Trump’s nominee is going all out to save his nomination and has struck a defiant tone.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Push comes to shove, shoves come to punches, and an all-out brawl erupts.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
Persinger is among thousands of people who have been charged with human smuggling since Texas began an all-out effort called Operation Lone Star to control its border with Mexico nearly four years ago.
—Alejandro Serrano, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Dec. 2024
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With over 17 million pieces of mail and packages, some virtually unreadable due to being discarded and left to rot, these women were shipped overseas from America to sort it all out.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Trump’s nominee is going all out to save his nomination and has struck a defiant tone.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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These challenges stem primarily from the sheer volume and variability of data required to maintain effective defenses.Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The sheer volume of socializing at this time of year also offers you ample opportunity to have some sort of romantic liaison under the mistletoe.Olivia Petter, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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The utter confusion surrounding these drone sightings shows that the feds can't respond all on their own.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Forbes Valuation Sean Combs was once on the path to becoming a billionaire thanks to his extensive music career, business ventures that included the Sean John fashion and fragrance lines and founding the Revolt TV network and since unrealized plans to become a cannabis mogul.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their testimony, supported by extensive documentation and corroborating witnesses, has now been validated through this comprehensive investigation.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to the survey, 91 percent of pet owners say their animals' unconditional love is especially comforting during the holiday season.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Smith continues, reflecting on the unconditional nature of this bond.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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My question became, is this part of my life complete?Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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When the labs are complete in the fall of 2025, students will be able to practice in faux medical-surgical suites and intensive care units, nursing stations and radiology suites.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Since MicroStrategy is willing to relentlessly grow its absolute size by issuing stock and buying BTC, it will be entitled to a greater share of index flows in the long run.Edan Yago, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The University of Washington product took his team to the College Football Playoff National Championship game last year and has an absolute cannon for an arm.Ross Terrell, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Successfully navigating a career change requires a comprehensive understanding of the new industry and skillfully marketing your transferable skills to prospective employers.Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 18 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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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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