full credit
noun
: the total amount of points that it is possible for a student to earn for work done on a test, exam, project, etc.
To earn full credit you must include at least three maps with your project.
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While full credit should go to Cyle Larin, who ensured Canada took a point from their first game, the reality is that where David goes, Canada does, too.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Dolan deserves full credit for hiring Rose, LeBron James’ former agent, in 2020.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
Capital remains deployed in illiquid loans, as intended, allowing the full credit spread to accrue to the limited partner rather than sitting in money market instruments waiting for the next redemption cycle.
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Steven Brod,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
However, the market may not give the company full credit for margin performance, since the full-year GAAP outlook was trimmed while the non-GAAP outlook was left unchanged.
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CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Dolan deserves full credit for hiring Rose, LeBron James’ former agent, in 2020.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
Capital remains deployed in illiquid loans, as intended, allowing the full credit spread to accrue to the limited partner rather than sitting in money market instruments waiting for the next redemption cycle.
—
Steven Brod,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
However, the market may not give the company full credit for margin performance, since the full-year GAAP outlook was trimmed while the non-GAAP outlook was left unchanged.
—
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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“Full credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20credit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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