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
Most experts think that another full-scale American civil war is highly unlikely in the near term.
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Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Once all testing has been completed, Aptera's goal for full-scale production will be 40 vehicles per day from its final assembly plant in Carlsbad, California.
—New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
Nearly three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has brought no shortage of complicated twists and turns.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Eventually, projection mapping graduated from brief interludes to full-scale storytelling.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Once all testing has been completed, Aptera's goal for full-scale production will be 40 vehicles per day from its final assembly plant in Carlsbad, California.
—New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
Nearly three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has brought no shortage of complicated twists and turns.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Eventually, projection mapping graduated from brief interludes to full-scale storytelling.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for full-scale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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Preparing your workforce for AI starts with a thorough understanding of the organization’s current capabilities.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This can lead to liver thorough cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).20 Kidney damage: The kidneys depend on the heart for proper blood flow and pressure.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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The 725,000-square-foot center underwent an extensive renovation beginning in 2008.Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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On the other hand, the Fitbit Versa 4 offers the same extensive collection of fitness and health features as the Charge 6, only in a more classic watchface design but still offering a 40% discount.Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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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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The Registrar of Voters said after election night, results will be updated daily at 5 p.m., except weekends, until the counting is complete.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.6-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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This time, President-elect Donald Trump knows a lot more about how to manipulate the levers of power and plans to surround himself with loyalists willing to do his bidding in making sweeping changes to both policies and processes.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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There was little love lost between them – over the state of negotiations with Hamas, Israel’s military strategy and Netanyahu’s bid to bring in a sweeping overhaul of the judiciary in 2023.Tara John, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to his belief in Jackson and his exhaustive artistic rigor, the pair broke all sorts of records and set new templates for pop stardom.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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The names that Team Harris presented to THR were not an exhaustive list, as other big names have spoken out on Zoom meet-ups and online to drum up support.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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