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
Moscow ordered a partial mobilization of reservists in September 2022, seven months after its full-scale invasion began.
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Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
In the span of 2 minutes, 7 seconds, the Golden Knights turned what was expected to be a night of joyous relief into full-scale panic and disappointment.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, nearly a million people, mostly young and well educated, have fled Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
—Benjamin Nathans, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
But how Montreal has shifted from a full-scale rebuild, focusing on building through the draft, to a contender almost overnight is unique in the league right now.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
In the span of 2 minutes, 7 seconds, the Golden Knights turned what was expected to be a night of joyous relief into full-scale panic and disappointment.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, nearly a million people, mostly young and well educated, have fled Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
—Benjamin Nathans, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
But how Montreal has shifted from a full-scale rebuild, focusing on building through the draft, to a contender almost overnight is unique in the league right now.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a thorough investigation and accountability of those responsible following the explosion Friday evening at the Liushenyu coal mine in the northern province of Shanxi.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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In the months after the crash, authorities conducted a thorough investigation to determine what caused the fatal incident.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Every small business article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business products.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But damage to the pad — Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) — could be extensive, judging by the extent of the explosion, which multiple rocket-watchers captured on video.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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California’s housing reforms in recent years have been among the most comprehensive in the country.—
Christina Mojica,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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The coach declares her team’s strategies as the best and most comprehensive in the country.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The unfussy style features a sleek silhouette, complete with a scoop neckline and a moderate-coverage bottom.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Alison Ortega threw a complete game with seven strikeouts in La Mirada’s 5-1 win over La Habra.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The renovation introduced a sweeping circular bar and revived the former Georgian dining room as The George, a high-end brasserie.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Though a Republican governor would likely face a hostile Legislature intent on blocking many priorities, Bianco and Hilton both promised sweeping cuts and cutbacks of state agencies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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More than anything, Magnifica Humanitas is an exhaustive account of what could happen if the world makes the wrong choice.—
Francis X. Rocca,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Foreman detailed the production’s exhaustive research process, including references from the real family’s housekeeper identifying the exact products and colors the real Maggie regularly carried in her purse.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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