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 resulting data will help determine the design of a future commercial facility and support decisions related to full-scale development.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 forced Berlin to begin rethinking that posture.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The Ultimate Fighting Championship match has kicked off Sunday evening on the grounds of the White House, with the mixed martial arts fight series taking place on the South Lawn under a full-scale UFC Octagon.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 14 June 2026
This is best for owners who want to offer a meaningful benefit to a growing team without the administrative nightmare of a full-scale corporate plan.
—Chris Kline, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for full-scale
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 forced Berlin to begin rethinking that posture.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The Ultimate Fighting Championship match has kicked off Sunday evening on the grounds of the White House, with the mixed martial arts fight series taking place on the South Lawn under a full-scale UFC Octagon.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 14 June 2026
This is best for owners who want to offer a meaningful benefit to a growing team without the administrative nightmare of a full-scale corporate plan.
—Chris Kline, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for full-scale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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Give geraniums in garden soil a thorough, slow watering with a watering can or a rain wand on a hose.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
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Experts warn that patients should still have in-depth talks with their doctors about whether testosterone therapy could be helpful for them, and doctors should complete thorough evaluations.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Iran also committed to open its facilities to extensive international inspections in exchange for the sanctions relief and unfreezing of its foreign assets.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Every gas article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But for users who want a more comprehensive view of their finances — including investments and long-term goals — Monarch Money offers a compelling feature set that helps justify its cost.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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There’s a fitness center for action, a spa for pampering, and for families or groups wanting complete privacy, the exclusive-use Monwana Residence has its own chef, butler, private safari vehicle and guide team.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The county, which released the case files, said the documents do not present the complete picture of what happened.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Cuba’s Communist Party has approved 176 free‑market measures, which are described as the most sweeping economic overhaul since the revolution, dismantling pillars of state control and decentralizing a system battered by crisis.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Jeffrey Lurie and Howie Roseman were deep into an exhaustive search, with nine interviews already completed.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Their multi-omic analysis, published in Cell Reports Medicine, is described as the most exhaustive study ever conducted on a supercentenarian.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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