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
While full-scale implementation may be 10-20 years out, strategic investment and infrastructure planning must begin today to ensure secure interoperability across borders and industries.
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John Prisco, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Serial numbers show that some of these parts were manufactured years ago, but some are listed as having been made recently, including after the start of Russia’s unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The year culminated in Shakhtar defying all odds and continuing to compete on the world stage, just as the full-scale Russian invasion began.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Peace Hangs on Two Key Issues Russia now controls around a fifth of Ukrainian territory since launching its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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John Prisco, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Serial numbers show that some of these parts were manufactured years ago, but some are listed as having been made recently, including after the start of Russia’s unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The year culminated in Shakhtar defying all odds and continuing to compete on the world stage, just as the full-scale Russian invasion began.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Peace Hangs on Two Key Issues Russia now controls around a fifth of Ukrainian territory since launching its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
Adjective
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Our department is committed to a thorough and impartial review.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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There were too many instances of big plays that could have been prevented had the initial tackle attempt been successful, and at the very least, a more thorough attempt would have helped slow the ball carrier down.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Add in the possibility of more extensive – and costly – work such as bridges, crowns, extractions or implants, and the anxiety can grow even stronger.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Since marrying Horace at the end of Episode 1, Kimmie has conducted extensive research on Beauty in Black and has been under the mentorship of her husband, who is still alive and currently in Italy, undergoing experimental cancer treatment.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Researchers will continue monitoring the southern resident population while advocating for comprehensive recovery efforts.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unlike past efforts, China offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, from drones and radar to naval assets, that could form the technological basis of a shared force.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Difficult Let’s do a complete walkthrough of today’s Difficult Pips.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Pats drafted Tyquan Thornton in the second round in 2022 and cut him before his third season was complete.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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There are no hard and fast rules regarding the frequency of sweeping, as the floor care needs of each home depend on several different factors.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Alongside this, large-scale genetic studies have revealed sweeping changes in the human brain that are not seen in other mammals.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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For those with time and inclination, the New York Times did an exhaustive deep dive into court battle based on thousands of pages of court filings and hearing transcripts.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For an overview of the minor updates that have arrived periodically over the past year, check out this blog post or this exhaustive history of updates.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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