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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
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But like every year there were some significant losses among local media personalities, ranging from a Tucson anchor suddenly gone to a full-on sportscasting legend passing away a season after stepping away from the microphone.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Across pop culture, social media, and IRL, the phenomenon went full-on main character.Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
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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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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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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
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The Jungle Book is a reminder that Johansson has never played a full-out, full-bore villain.Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 July 2024
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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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“Full-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-out. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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