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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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Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Read on for the full list of TV shows and movies coming to Max in November 2024, including fan-favorite holiday films like A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Story, Elf, and The Polar Express.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 5 Nov. 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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See the full agenda here, or request your invitation.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Read on for the full list of TV shows and movies coming to Max in November 2024, including fan-favorite holiday films like A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Story, Elf, and The Polar Express.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 5 Nov. 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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Thanks to comprehensive smoke-free laws and other tobacco control policies, smoking rates in the United States are at historic low levels, with 11.5% of U.S. adults smoking in 2021.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company reported a comprehensive loss of $2.7 million for the quarter, compared to $2.2 million in the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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There’s a lot to unpack from this family photo, which prominently features the world’s richest man, standing with the president-elect’s offspring and their partners and their children.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The concert was a powerhouse of moody songs rich with Gilmour’s emotive playing.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mounds of fresh fruits, plump veggies, pantry staples, meats, and even bags of frozen seafood boils poked out of them.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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How to Choose, Store, and Wash Fresh Cranberries When shopping, look for fresh cranberries that are deep red, firm, plump, and have smooth skins.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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The report, released in 2023, detailed climate change's impacts on the U.S. at the time and in the future.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Those maps, used by autonomous driving companies such as Alphabet’s Waymo, give a car a detailed picture of city streets.Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet: Taking over a San Jose Earthquakes team that finished last in the entire league and gave up the most goals (78) in MLS history.Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Dropbox recommends using the desktop app to upload entire folders and large files since the website uploader has a 10GB limit.Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Prohibiting smoking is the only way to fully protect us from secondhand smoke exposure.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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These flashbacks are presented without audio, as though the sound of Jonathan’s voice and Catherine’s own crying are too excruciating to fully recall.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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That gives us very little clarity as to who the Best New Artist front-runner is.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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ChromeOS is built around touch-screen input, so detachable and two-in-one form factors are very popular for Chromebooks.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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To name just one example: After an opening act filled with lurid cartel violence, Emilia Pérez gives us a comic number about gender-reassignment surgery.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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While climate denial allows people to protect themselves from feelings of distress, terror management theory suggests that denying death is just the tip of the iceberg.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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