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Recent Examples of full-bore
The convertible roof stows in about 10 seconds, at speeds up to 30 mph, and with nothing between you and the elements, launching the vehicle full-bore from a stop is extremely gratifying.
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Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The Jungle Book is a reminder that Johansson has never played a full-out, full-bore villain.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 July 2024
Cyr is a big swing at a full-bore Pumpkins synth-pop record, a woefully dull, 72-minute monolith where guitars almost never drown out keyboards.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 17 Aug. 2024
In The Union, a fun-but-forgettable new streaming option on Netflix, Mark Wahlberg is a blue-collar schmoe from Jersey who turns full-bore Jason Bourne after just two weeks of training.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2024
The full-bore messaging and cultivation of these donors and funders just isn’t out there.
—Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 20 July 2024
The shooting in Pennsylvania has limited the opportunity, at least for now, that Biden has to go full-bore attacking Trump.
—Jordan Fabian / Bloomberg, TIME, 16 July 2024
Now, at a full-bore MAGA convention that takes place in the wake of a deadly shooting at a Trump rally and an assassination attempt against the former president, Michigan Republicans are ready to join their counterparts across the country to stand with their man.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
Unfortunately, Alba, although more than competent, doesn’t quite have the full-bore charisma to make her character particularly interesting, or, as Netflix presumably hopes, the catalyst for a new action franchise.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2024
Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The Jungle Book is a reminder that Johansson has never played a full-out, full-bore villain.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 July 2024
Cyr is a big swing at a full-bore Pumpkins synth-pop record, a woefully dull, 72-minute monolith where guitars almost never drown out keyboards.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 17 Aug. 2024
In The Union, a fun-but-forgettable new streaming option on Netflix, Mark Wahlberg is a blue-collar schmoe from Jersey who turns full-bore Jason Bourne after just two weeks of training.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2024
The full-bore messaging and cultivation of these donors and funders just isn’t out there.
—Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 20 July 2024
The shooting in Pennsylvania has limited the opportunity, at least for now, that Biden has to go full-bore attacking Trump.
—Jordan Fabian / Bloomberg, TIME, 16 July 2024
Now, at a full-bore MAGA convention that takes place in the wake of a deadly shooting at a Trump rally and an assassination attempt against the former president, Michigan Republicans are ready to join their counterparts across the country to stand with their man.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
Unfortunately, Alba, although more than competent, doesn’t quite have the full-bore charisma to make her character particularly interesting, or, as Netflix presumably hopes, the catalyst for a new action franchise.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bore
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One of the Kremlin's key focuses in its full-scale invasion, which began in February 2022, has been to capture Ukraine's Donbas region.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Applicants like Ilona first fill out a questionnaire online, then come to the clinic for medical and psychological examinations, which have become a more important part of the process since the start of the full-scale invasion.Lili Rutai, The Dial, 7 Jan. 2025
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Clearly, the event hardened him, turning the pupil into a full-on criminal.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Marchand, who is unsigned after this year, could become a trade asset if management issues a full-on rebuild.Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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While the news may have been unexpected and forced due to injury, Williams is no stranger to being promoted to full-out Olympian.Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
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That’s right: The studio has pulled out yet another ad stunt, requiring watchers to hold anywhere between a light smile to a full-out Cheshire Cat leer to view the film’s first seven minutes.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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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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Over the past four years, Trump’s thoughts on boosting America’s icebreaker industrial base grew into a full-fledged international agreement.Craig Hooper, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Ozark Mountain Music Festival has grown from its humble beginnings (11 acts over three days) to a full-fledged experience with 30 bands, artists live painting in the lobby and a weekend of good company.Dustin Staggs, arkansasonline.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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The communication breakdown often stems from uncertainties, including difficulty identifying the most suitable candidate, feeling overwhelmed by the extensive volume of applicants and experiencing internal hesitation about an individual's potential organizational fit.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, locals like former NBCUniversal executive Ron Meyer and Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio have extensive and irreplaceable collections.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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My Forbes dispatches from CES continue to champion maximal regulatory liberalization, making Pivot or Die especially relevant in considering how business and technological pivots might inform policy ones, and vice-versa.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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For example, exposure of your IP address has low impact, while exposure of your username and password has maximal impact.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Full-bore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bore. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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