as in thorough
trying all possibilities
a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide
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Recent Examples of full-scale
In July 2022, five months into his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Tehran, his first wartime trip outside the former Soviet sphere.
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Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Kyiv’s allies have rushed to flood Ukraine with as much support as possible before Trump’s inauguration, with the aim of putting Ukraine in the strongest position possible for any future negotiations to end the full-scale invasion, which began on Feb. 24, 2022.
—Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
SpaceX plans to launch the seventh full-scale test flight of its massive Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket Thursday afternoon.
—Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has previously warned that the world is facing the highest number of conflicts since World War II, citing Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as well as conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Kyiv’s allies have rushed to flood Ukraine with as much support as possible before Trump’s inauguration, with the aim of putting Ukraine in the strongest position possible for any future negotiations to end the full-scale invasion, which began on Feb. 24, 2022.
—Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
SpaceX plans to launch the seventh full-scale test flight of its massive Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket Thursday afternoon.
—Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has previously warned that the world is facing the highest number of conflicts since World War II, citing Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as well as conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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The upcoming game will utilize the power of modern consoles to display thousands of enemies on the screen and retell Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a more thorough manner.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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In return, give this non-toxic plant bright indirect sunlight and a thorough watering whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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Each piece will also have extensive walkways, plazas and green space.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Mediterranean diet is backed by extensive scientific research as a gold standard for heart health and longevity.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Vatican has released a comprehensive document offering new guidelines for the ethical development and use of artificial intelligence, with a focus on areas such as warfare and healthcare.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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These kinds of issues frequently pave the way for more comprehensive health optimization.—
Nick Kasmik,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jenkins, meanwhile, has helped usher in a complete rethink of Memphis’ offense, one that has made the Grizzlies both unpredictable and effective and led what has historically been a defensive-first squad to a top-five rating on offense.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The State Department ordered a sweeping freeze Friday on new funding for almost all U.S. foreign assistance, making exceptions for emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt.—
ELLEN KNICKMEYER AND FARNOUSH AMIRI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The town’s cozy, shaded forest atmosphere has opened up to reveal sweeping views of canyons and mountains.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Ball has undergone the entirety of his exhaustive recovery process with the Bulls.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Martinez had never heard of the exhaustive body of codes controlling his living space.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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