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Recent Examples of full-out
While the news may have been unexpected and forced due to injury, Williams is no stranger to being promoted to full-out Olympian.
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Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
That’s right: The studio has pulled out yet another ad stunt, requiring watchers to hold anywhere between a light smile to a full-out Cheshire Cat leer to view the film’s first seven minutes.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The Jungle Book is a reminder that Johansson has never played a full-out, full-bore villain.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 July 2024
The strike came as a new cycle of escalation between the enemies raised fears of a full-out war erupting in the Middle East.
—Julia Frankel, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2024
As Taylor Swift continues to step out in summer essentials and Bella Hadid finds a happy medium between two seasons, Gomez is pushing a full-out fall agenda.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2024
He’s also seen acting as a full-out mama’s boy, a loving father and dog lover.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2024
Fit Resistance Bands to use during a more extensive, full-out workout.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 July 2024
The exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified in recent weeks, and Israelis have been eyeing the possible beginning of a full-out war in the north.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 18 June 2024
Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
That’s right: The studio has pulled out yet another ad stunt, requiring watchers to hold anywhere between a light smile to a full-out Cheshire Cat leer to view the film’s first seven minutes.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The Jungle Book is a reminder that Johansson has never played a full-out, full-bore villain.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 July 2024
The strike came as a new cycle of escalation between the enemies raised fears of a full-out war erupting in the Middle East.
—Julia Frankel, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2024
As Taylor Swift continues to step out in summer essentials and Bella Hadid finds a happy medium between two seasons, Gomez is pushing a full-out fall agenda.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2024
He’s also seen acting as a full-out mama’s boy, a loving father and dog lover.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2024
Fit Resistance Bands to use during a more extensive, full-out workout.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 July 2024
The exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified in recent weeks, and Israelis have been eyeing the possible beginning of a full-out war in the north.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 18 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-out
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Marchand, who is unsigned after this year, could become a trade asset if management issues a full-on rebuild.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Clearly, the event hardened him, turning the pupil into a full-on criminal.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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When Russia launched its full-scale war in Ukraine in February 2022, Ruslan decided to leave the safety of his home and volunteered to serve.—
Sonal Nain,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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His moment came when President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For job seekers, that precariousness has become full-blown.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
4 Oct. 2024
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But the companies say their transition to a full-blown, Uber-like taxi service will take time.—
WIRED,
WIRED,
11 Aug. 2023
Adjective
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Her credentials as a full-bore MAGA Trump loyalist are impeccable.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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The convertible roof stows in about 10 seconds, at speeds up to 30 mph, and with nothing between you and the elements, launching the vehicle full-bore from a stop is extremely gratifying.—
Nick Czap,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Peter's rescue of the president earns him a promotion to full-fledged Night Agent.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The episode picks up some months after season one ended, showing Peter’s first mission since becoming a full-fledged Night Agent.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And Infrastructure Strain: Scaling power delivery to the remote or underserved areas where data centers may be built will require extensive infrastructure upgrades.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Offshore wind is the most expensive way to generate electricity, especially when the cost of extensive transmission upgrades, expensive battery backup and redundant generation capacity requirements are added.—
David T. Stevenson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Full-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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