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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
at the start of the game everyone was full of energy and hope the boy's bedroom is full of sports trophies and medals
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as in stuffed
having one's appetite completely satisfied
even the heartiest eaters are sure to be full when they leave that restaurant
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a full analysis of the problems facing our cities today
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
the dessert had a rich, full chocolate flavor
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
she should have a hairdo that complements her full face
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as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a very full description of the city's cultural offerings
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a full deck of cards
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as in fully
to a full extent or degree
waited until it was full dark to launch the attack
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as in very
to a great degree
he knew full well that what he was doing was wrong
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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
full in the center of the square stands an enormous statue of the city's founder
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as in total
a complete amount of something
the account is now paid in full
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Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 14 Dec. 2024
Read our full coverage here, including what the women said about dropping the case and how Hill responded to the news.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
Shannon Stirone, Wired, 4 Oct. 2019
Scoring hat fulls of goals in quick succession might fill up most of Lewandowski's bitesize highlight reels, but the Poland international has actually been one of the most consistent goalscorers in recent years.
—SI.com, 27 Sep. 2019
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Day 14 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: a sky full of stars.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 14 Dec. 2024
Read our full coverage here, including what the women said about dropping the case and how Hill responded to the news.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Voyager probe of course famously bore a plaque that depicted our location in the galaxy as well as a golden record full of music and sounds from Earth.
—Shannon Stirone, Wired, 4 Oct. 2019
Scoring hat fulls of goals in quick succession might fill up most of Lewandowski's bitesize highlight reels, but the Poland international has actually been one of the most consistent goalscorers in recent years.
—SI.com, 27 Sep. 2019
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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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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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The moment is at once rich with relief and freighted with ominousness: Lady Liberty is filmed upside down.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Musk, the world’s richest man and an omnipresent figure in Trump’s planning for a return to power, is to most objective observers far from a neutral player in the deep-pocketed intersection of government and private partners.Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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This drugstore darling is a versatile medicine cabinet staple for its mix of petroleum jelly, mineral oil, glycerin, and lanolin that acts as an all-in-one humectant, emollient, and occlusive to ensure your skin stays soft and plump.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Layer on generously before bedtime to find flaky, parched lips replaced by smooth, soft, plump pout come morning.Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
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For example, an e-commerce platform may need more detailed product feedback to enhance recommendations.Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Many of the funerary engravings that have been found are much longer and more detailed than the one in Blais’ studio.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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His programs have defined business news and set the standard for the entire industry.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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That seemed very much like a motivating concept for the entire movie.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The key would be not fully enclosing the track giving emissions and sound a place to go.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Because the tax credits are defined by law, Congress would have to act to fully remove them, and the auto industry is already lobbying to try to defend them.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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So there was very little time for me to … WINSLET: … be an artist.Kate Aurthur, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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Well, not all of AI, but in the very near future, there will be legislation aimed at protecting consumers from the nefarious use of AI.Shep Hyken, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Founded by coffee enthusiast and marketing expert David Boucher, Escape Cafe stands out in the crowded specialty coffee niche, offering customers the highest quality beans and blends roasted just right every time.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Lewis Nunn 6) Hugo's, Dublin Sitting just off the northeast corner of St. Stephens Green, Hugo’s is an upmarket French-meets-Irish bistro with a private members club feel.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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