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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
Grandpa got the all-out support of the family when he decided to remarry at age 72
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
an all-out effort to break open the door
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as in full steam ahead
with all power or resources being used
went all out for her New Year's Eve party—she even had fireworks!
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Recent Examples of all-out
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
In his first 100 days in office, expect the returning president, who waged an all-out war on nature in his first term, to reopen the Artic National Wildlife Refuge to gas and oil exploration.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
Carmakers are going all out to sell this year’s models before the new year.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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The Pearl Harbor attack marked the beginning of all-out war between the U.S. and Japan.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
In his first 100 days in office, expect the returning president, who waged an all-out war on nature in his first term, to reopen the Artic National Wildlife Refuge to gas and oil exploration.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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In the post shared on social media and on the Pioneer Woman blog, Alex laid it all out.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
Carmakers are going all out to sell this year’s models before the new year.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Working in this season's favor was the sheer unpredictability from week to week in terms of who was aligned with whom and what would happen at Tribal Council.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Yet the sheer volume of healthcare data is nearly incomprehensible.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The key is conducting thorough research to identify the platforms that perform best in your market.Dean Ben-Zour, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Deep clean fabrics as needed: Stocking and tree skirts will probably need a thorough cleaning by the end of the season.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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The utter confusion surrounding these drone sightings shows that the feds can't respond all on their own.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Crane hired Brown, in part, for his extensive experience in player evaluation.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Security firms often provide extensive protections to keep executives safe, including physical security guards, online threat monitoring and analysis, cybersecurity defenses, at-home security and protection for spouses and other family members.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to the survey, 91 percent of pet owners say their animals' unconditional love is especially comforting during the holiday season.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Smith continues, reflecting on the unconditional nature of this bond.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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Stage 4: In the final stage, there's complete cirrhosis.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump allies had been concerned that a successful effort to derail Hegseth’s candidacy would empower opposition to other nominees, undermining his projections of complete dominance of the party.Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Beginning Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles, the Steelers are about to embark upon an absolute gantlet.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Early results for the fourth quarter of the year show preliminary data for October at a new record high for credit card debt in the month, in absolute terms.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the United States, said the coffee giant has yet to bring a comprehensive economic package to the table, while hundreds of legal disputes over unfair labor practices remain unsettled.Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Advocates are pushing for either the complete overturning of the settlement or a requirement for more comprehensive remediation projects.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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