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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
only with daybreak did we fully realize the extent of the damage from the storm
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as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
wanted to be fully involved in the project
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Recent Examples of fully
Fruit Tree, helmed by Emma Stone, Dave McCary and Ali Herting, developed the project with Eisenberg and is set to produce alongside Topic Studios, which is fully financing.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
Meantime, the southwestern states have long since fully developed their shares and, as a result, have been forced to cut back to keep the river from running dry below Hoover Dam.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
They’ll be fully equipped to bring the most unique and beautiful dessert to any gathering.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Between the lines: Prime Healthcare had the highest percent (90%) of fully compliant hospitals of any health system in the sample.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
Meantime, the southwestern states have long since fully developed their shares and, as a result, have been forced to cut back to keep the river from running dry below Hoover Dam.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
They’ll be fully equipped to bring the most unique and beautiful dessert to any gathering.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Between the lines: Prime Healthcare had the highest percent (90%) of fully compliant hospitals of any health system in the sample.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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That’s a sad statement about where things stand with the team and totally reasonable given its 3-10 record this season and 8-26 mark over its last 34 games.Chad Graff, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Although, as Polaha pointed out when the dynamic duo sat down with Southern Living ahead of the premiere, that’s not totally true.Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Shake thoroughly to blend the smoky and sweet flavors, then strain the cocktail into a coupe glass.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Tom's said the black substance was located in an area that was hard to reach and prone to moisture, but that it has since thoroughly been cleaned.Ayana Archie, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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And then there’s Berry Bonbon—the standout of the collection and, quite honestly, my personal favorite.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Nov. 2024
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And during the Black Friday Sale, The Home Depot has some of the best markdowns on midrange and top-of-the-line tools and equipment that would originally set you back quite a bit.Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
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While being wealthy doesn’t perfectly align with being successful, and vice versa, people in the U.S. have a lot of thoughts about the two.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Chen’s quiet resilience, alongside Wang’s emotional fervor, perfectly encapsulates the tug of war between parental expectations and adolescent rebellion.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Government spending is totally out of control, and the number of people who are partially or wholly dependent on government transfer payments has mushroomed.Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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In 1949, the company rolled out a new venture to systematize the disparate European operations, creating units in different countries that were wholly owned by a new entity known as the Word Trade Corporation.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 Nov. 2024
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Available in matte, shimmery, and metallic finishes, the eye tints have a multipurpose applicator: Use the fine side to apply the shadow like a liner, or the wide side for an all-over wash of color on the lids.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Research, drafting pitch decks or synopses, that’s all good.Annika Pham, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Look no further than the Go Air Pop, which are utterly usable earbuds that cost less than $20 this Black Friday.Simon Hill, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Featuring ribbed detailing and gold rims, these crystal wine glasses are modern and chic, yet utterly timeless.Brandi Fuller, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Tribes were in even worse shape, and Collier, a social justice advocate, instituted several reforms to federal Indian policy.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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An even safer option is to paint or draw on pumpkins instead of carving them.Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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