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
Experts remain divided on whether a full-scale recession is imminent, but uncertainty is rattling investors and businesses.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Since then, Putin has consolidated his views and repressive policies, cracking down on the last remaining opposition after launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
—Michael McFaul, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, four of the theater’s male actors and five stage workers have joined the army, leaving the troupe short-handed.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Minerals are also an under-appreciated reason for Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has come of course with a staggeringly high toll for Moscow.
—William Walldorf, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Since then, Putin has consolidated his views and repressive policies, cracking down on the last remaining opposition after launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
—Michael McFaul, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, four of the theater’s male actors and five stage workers have joined the army, leaving the troupe short-handed.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Minerals are also an under-appreciated reason for Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has come of course with a staggeringly high toll for Moscow.
—William Walldorf, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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Before starting an application server migration, ensure the middleware provider offers comprehensive migration resources and conducts a thorough review of your current architecture.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The manual work process was as impressive as the thorough understanding of quality choices.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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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
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Not every outfit in his extensive repertoire may be a hit with his fans.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The industry event expects approximately 200 participants from Europe, Asia, Canada, and Latin America, offering a comprehensive program of lectures, case studies, labs, one-on-one meetings, and networking events.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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All of the demolition and earthwork is complete, and the structure of the new stand is already being put into place.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2025
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Newsom's office told Fox News Digital that the risk assessment will be complete on June 13, 2025.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Medications were exempt from the sweeping tariffs imposed and then paused earlier in April.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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In-state tuition waivers for undocumented students are set to end July 1, part of a sweeping immigration bill passed in the Florida legislature.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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This is not an exhaustive list — and hopefully more will be added to it.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Hopefully, the Joplin and Ronstadt projects will follow Be My Baby’s lead and focus on a singular moment in the musician’s saga, instead of an exhaustive life story start-to-finish.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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