full-bore

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Recent Examples of full-bore Those plans are continuing full-bore, with Todd seeking to raise money and having having honed in on a starting point: Local youth sports. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025 The pros are divided on the wisdom of the full-bore approach. Nate Jones, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025 Market participants also worry that China’s ongoing economic slowdown and the fast-changing media consumption habits of the nation’s youth present challenges to a full-bore recovery. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025 If a full-bore trade war rages between the US and Canada, there will be only one winner. Stephen Collinson, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025 Some dialogue exchanges even edge into the realm of cringe comedy, without ever going full-bore Apatow. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025 So in Mickey 17, following up his Oscar wins for Parasite, Bong goes full-bore into nihilist humor. Armond White, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025 But there’s barely any mention in the latest annual update of Musk’s full-bore entry into right-wing politics, which some experts say is turning off potential customers who don’t share his views. Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025 Full-throttle full-bore acceleration in the new Porsche Macan Turbo (Electric) is an exquisite act of violence. Mark Ewing, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bore
Adjective
  • Russia's seizure of Crimea set the stage for its later incursions into Eastern Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion launched in February 2022.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Within 48 hours, D.C. Cobb’s shifted from a dine-in operation to a full-scale delivery service.
    Xandra Harbet, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • So, while many may be disappointed that Oblivion is first in line for a full-on remaster, there’s still hope that, should Oblivion Remastered become a hit, Bethesda will follow up with modern takes on their older Elder Scrolls portfolio.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication revives the signature bi-retrograde display and adds a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater for a full-on high-watchmaking spectacle. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The action shifts to a group of homeless people near Tompkins Square singing about life in Santa Fe, followed by two lesbians in a full-out argument.
    Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
  • But one night in Bakersfield, taunts turned into a full-out brawl in the stands.
    Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • For job seekers, that precariousness has become full-blown.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But the companies say their transition to a full-blown, Uber-like taxi service will take time.
    WIRED, WIRED, 11 Aug. 2023
Adjective
  • The export of entertainment from Japan to the world is set to become a full-fledged industry.
    James Dinh, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
  • What was once a cautious rebound in the post-pandemic era has now transformed into a full-fledged reinvention.
    Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Not every outfit in his extensive repertoire may be a hit with his fans.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
  • This capability directly addresses use cases involving the analysis of extensive codebases, the summarization of lengthy documents, or maintaining context in prolonged complex interactions necessary for sophisticated AI agents.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The fact that Strickland’s original structure remains standing as the anchor of Philadelphia’s Naval Square community almost 200 years after its construction is a testament to the emphasis on quality care for veterans, even if that meant eschewing maximal efficiency.
    Made by History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
  • In Appropriate, Jacobs-Jenkins’s plotting involves a little hand-waving — the money involved in a real-estate deal, for instance, comes out just right for maximal discord — and in Purpose, there is a deeper sense of authorial overdetermination.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025

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“Full-bore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bore. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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