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Recent Examples of full-out
While the news may have been unexpected and forced due to injury, Williams is no stranger to being promoted to full-out Olympian.
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Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
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
The Jungle Book is a reminder that Johansson has never played a full-out, full-bore villain.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 July 2024
The strike came as a new cycle of escalation between the enemies raised fears of a full-out war erupting in the Middle East.
—Julia Frankel, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2024
As Taylor Swift continues to step out in summer essentials and Bella Hadid finds a happy medium between two seasons, Gomez is pushing a full-out fall agenda.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2024
He’s also seen acting as a full-out mama’s boy, a loving father and dog lover.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2024
Fit Resistance Bands to use during a more extensive, full-out workout.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 July 2024
The exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified in recent weeks, and Israelis have been eyeing the possible beginning of a full-out war in the north.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 18 June 2024
Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
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
The Jungle Book is a reminder that Johansson has never played a full-out, full-bore villain.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 July 2024
The strike came as a new cycle of escalation between the enemies raised fears of a full-out war erupting in the Middle East.
—Julia Frankel, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2024
As Taylor Swift continues to step out in summer essentials and Bella Hadid finds a happy medium between two seasons, Gomez is pushing a full-out fall agenda.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2024
He’s also seen acting as a full-out mama’s boy, a loving father and dog lover.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2024
Fit Resistance Bands to use during a more extensive, full-out workout.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 July 2024
The exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified in recent weeks, and Israelis have been eyeing the possible beginning of a full-out war in the north.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 18 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-out
Adjective
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Serves 8 to 10. Classic Spiced Nuts with Rosemary A crunchy nut mix spiced with chile flakes, paprika and rosemary means full-on flavor.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Swiss psychoanalyst had a pretty full-on academic career, spread across multiple institutions in three different countries, plus two kids and a leadership role at a psychiatric hospital.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The coming days will determine whether diplomacy can salvage the truce or if full-scale hostilities will return.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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That meant that just a few months after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, all three countries were able to stop buying electricity from Moscow.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN,
7 Feb. 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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Her credentials as a full-bore MAGA Trump loyalist are impeccable.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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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.—
Nick Czap,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Beijing has refused to refer to Moscow's full-fledged invasion as such, however, and the U.S. and European Union have accused China of fueling Russia's war machine with oil and natural gas purchases, political support, and a steady stream of dual-use military exports.—
Security & Defense Reporter Ellie Cook , reporting from Munich,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Iranians want a full-fledged democracy, not an autocracy.—
Akbar Ganji,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Feb. 2025
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Essentially, the founder utilized his extensive background in trucking operations and logistics management to better understand the challenges that businesses face when moving goods.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Officials said the blaze caused extensive damage to the building, with flames burning through its roof.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Full-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-out. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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