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Recent Examples of full-on
These pillowcases add an impactful stripe in subtle colorways, to create depth and visual interest in your bedding without requiring a full-on maximalist makeover.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Tesla is transitioning from automaker into full-on tech company.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 July 2025
The team will often then build toward 7-on-7 periods, which are less physical, then full-on contact in 11-on-11 drills.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
Harry Bosch, Maggie Q made her full-on debut as Renée Ballard, in her own eponymous Prime Video procedural.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 July 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Tesla is transitioning from automaker into full-on tech company.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 July 2025
The team will often then build toward 7-on-7 periods, which are less physical, then full-on contact in 11-on-11 drills.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
Harry Bosch, Maggie Q made her full-on debut as Renée Ballard, in her own eponymous Prime Video procedural.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-on
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On Tuesday, the World Food Programme officially announced Gaza is on the brink of a full-scale famine.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Democrats coast-to-coast have promised a full-scale counterattack, should the Lone Star State move forward with redistricting.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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For job seekers, that precariousness has become full-blown.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
4 Oct. 2024
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But the companies say their transition to a full-blown, Uber-like taxi service will take time.—
WIRED,
WIRED,
11 Aug. 2023
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Zito aced the hire, and Maurice was the right guy for the right reasons as Zito sought a complete re-tooling of the Panthers philosophy from one of full-out offensive emphasis to a tougher, defense-first style more suited to playoff hockey.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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Eventually, Will is drugged and hallucinates a full-out dance number (including giving a voice to his faithful pet Chihuahua, Betty Maria White Trent) before breaking the cult and returning to the job full time.—
Bob Verini,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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The team shared photos of a new 3D logo on its ceiling, a full-fledged barbershop and a new sauna system.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
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The truth must be vigorously sought with, at minimum, a full-fledged investigation.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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There was little tangible reason for such a full-bore grin, locked in a box-and-one prison by the Nuggets’ perimeter defense for much of the night.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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Those plans are continuing full-bore, with Todd seeking to raise money and having having honed in on a starting point: Local youth sports.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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However, its extensive amount of green space hasn’t always been a reality for the city.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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The Interview, Part One In this two-part discussion, Rockwell reflects on his extensive career and speaks to the many considerations that go into designing a restaurant.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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