in whole
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as in well
to a full extent or degree
The questionnaire should be completed in whole.
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Recent Examples of in whole
They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.
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Carole Horst,
Variety,
4 July 2026
Insoluble fiber, found in whole grains, helps prevent constipation and keeps things moving.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Extracting Training Data from Diffusion Models This leads to fears that generative AI controlled by a third party could unintentionally leak sensitive data, either in part or in whole.
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IEEE Spectrum,
16 May 2023
Carole Horst,
Variety,
4 July 2026
Insoluble fiber, found in whole grains, helps prevent constipation and keeps things moving.
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Extracting Training Data from Diffusion Models This leads to fears that generative AI controlled by a third party could unintentionally leak sensitive data, either in part or in whole.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
16 May 2023
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“In whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20whole. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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