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 a war of attrition against Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s position is poised to grow weaker as time goes on, unless powerful sanctions are imposed against Moscow and the U.S. continues arms deliveries.
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Yehor Konovalov, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
The swaps did not cease even after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 16 May 2025
Those pushing for the country to be kicked out of the contest — much as Russia was following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 — include former participants, more than 70 of whom signed a joint letter earlier this month.
—Andrew Jones, NBC news, 15 May 2025
The challenge of international relations For now, a return to full-scale war in Lebanon does not appear to be on the table.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
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Judge Ashford did a thorough march through the standard regulatory factors.—
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No medical intervention is without risk, and on the broadest level, what these officials are asking for appears to fit the essential tenets of public health: thorough testing of vaccines before they’re debuted, and careful scrutiny of each immunization’s relative pros and cons.—
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Right whales are identified by individual markings on their heads and bodies, with extensive photo catalogues managed by the New England Aquarium.—
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Drawing from her extensive experience in content development for award-winning productions and emergent networks, Luisa will guide participants through the end-to-end process of production, from concept development to distribution.—
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Biss repeated pillars of the comprehensive plan: to allow for more housing in Evanston, to create more housing in Evanston and to implement sustainable practices in Evanston in alignment with the city’s Healthy Business Ordinance.—
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Still, some Republicans are pointing to the recent criminal cases as evidence of a systemic flaw that requires a comprehensive solution, like requiring all Americans to provide a birth certificate, passport or other citizenship document to register to vote.—
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There’s something about that that felt very whole and complete, because that’s the surprise of it.—
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The Beats Studio Pro are wireless, over-ear headphones that offer a rich, well-balanced sound complete with head-tracking spatial audio.—
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Paging Stevie Young and his steady, sweeping right arm.—
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However, as currently written, the legislation would create sweeping limitations that affect far more than high-risk transactions, including everyday residential purchases.—
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And, of course, there’s an exhaustive lineup of cocktails, both classic and cutting edge, including intriguing NA beverages.—
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Bloomsbury’s members believed that the individual’s experience and sensation—and not an exhaustive representation of material reality—ascribed art its value.—
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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