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
In July 2022, five months into his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Tehran, his first wartime trip outside the former Soviet sphere.
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Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Kyiv’s allies have rushed to flood Ukraine with as much support as possible before Trump’s inauguration, with the aim of putting Ukraine in the strongest position possible for any future negotiations to end the full-scale invasion, which began on Feb. 24, 2022.
—Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
SpaceX plans to launch the seventh full-scale test flight of its massive Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket Thursday afternoon.
—Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has previously warned that the world is facing the highest number of conflicts since World War II, citing Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as well as conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Kyiv’s allies have rushed to flood Ukraine with as much support as possible before Trump’s inauguration, with the aim of putting Ukraine in the strongest position possible for any future negotiations to end the full-scale invasion, which began on Feb. 24, 2022.
—Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
SpaceX plans to launch the seventh full-scale test flight of its massive Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket Thursday afternoon.
—Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has previously warned that the world is facing the highest number of conflicts since World War II, citing Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as well as conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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The upcoming game will utilize the power of modern consoles to display thousands of enemies on the screen and retell Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a more thorough manner.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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In return, give this non-toxic plant bright indirect sunlight and a thorough watering whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Eaton Fire, driven by dry vegetation and relentless winds, has burned over 10,600 acres, prompting widespread evacuations and causing extensive property damage.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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David’s coaching is complemented by his extensive body of work, which includes writing several books, such as The New Music Industry and The Essential Guide to Creative Entrepreneurship, and hosting the podcast Creativity Excitement Emotion.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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Continue ahead for a comprehensive list of fashion and beauty brands that are committed to supporting the community in its time of need through donations of resources and/or a percentage proceeds to various relief funds.—
Shelby Ying Hyde,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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The sharp decline in population—unprecedented in the absence of war, disease or famine—is concerning for the Chinese Communist Party government, which measures the one-party state's overall strength in comprehensive national power and comes amid an economic slowdown and an aging workforce.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Without a complete picture of a youth’s background, psychologists may be unable to recommend the appropriate level of care, support or supervision.—
Philip Caldwell,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the day, a total of three fires were leaving a path of complete destruction in the area.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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But for the wing of the Republican Party that has been pushing sweeping election reform since the 2020 contest, the work continues.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
13 Jan. 2025
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Canadian officials have been talking to incoming Trump administration officials about increasing border security in an effort to avoid a sweeping 25% tariff that Trump has threatened to impose on all Canadian products.—
Jim Morris,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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This isn’t an exhaustive list, but these are a few of the biggest risers who have caught my eye since the season began.—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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They are considered an iconic dish in the city, according to one exhaustive study.—
Miguel Otárola,
The Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2025
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