as in thorough
trying all possibilities
a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide
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Recent Examples of full-scale
The country plunged into a full-scale civil war as the protests turned into an armed rebellion.
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Mostafa Salem and Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
The 70-year-old provided invaluable material and political support for Russian ally President Vladimir Putin in his war on Ukraine, even offering Belarus as a launchpad for the doomed Russian drive towards Kyiv in the early stages of the full-scale invasion.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Crypto Shuffling Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than 1,000 days ago, the country’s economy has been squeezed by sanctions—and cryptocurrency payments are banned domestically.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
In recent weeks, a volatile ruble triggered intervention from Russian authorities after hitting its lowest level in more than two years, with sanctions on Moscow in the wake of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine adding pressure to the Russian economy.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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Mostafa Salem and Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
The 70-year-old provided invaluable material and political support for Russian ally President Vladimir Putin in his war on Ukraine, even offering Belarus as a launchpad for the doomed Russian drive towards Kyiv in the early stages of the full-scale invasion.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Crypto Shuffling Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than 1,000 days ago, the country’s economy has been squeezed by sanctions—and cryptocurrency payments are banned domestically.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
In recent weeks, a volatile ruble triggered intervention from Russian authorities after hitting its lowest level in more than two years, with sanctions on Moscow in the wake of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine adding pressure to the Russian economy.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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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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Crane hired Brown, in part, for his extensive experience in player evaluation.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Miller was brought on board to navigate the complex process of working with the FDA and big pharmaceutical companies, and to fundraise.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 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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Stage 4: In the final stage, there's complete cirrhosis.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Seven have died in Broward since 2000, the earliest date with complete data.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some of the book’s sweeping claims seem not entirely justified by the evidence.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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These developments have brought Republicans on board with a sweeping higher education reform agenda.Preston Cooper, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, Emery uses exhaustive methods to instil his teaching into players and, off the field, prefers to keep a distance.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Bárbara Enríquez, the production designer, and Carolina Caicedo, the producer, are prime examples; both speak passionately about the exhaustive work done so far.Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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