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Recent Examples of full-on
After seven years of sharing a front yard, the Johnsons have gone from neighborhood newcomers to full-on denizens, really becoming the best of friends with the Butlers (though Calvin won’t admit it).
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
After a fruitless Minnesota power play, emotions started to boil over, as a tie-up along the boards in the Toronto end of the ice devolved into a full-on scrum, with players from both teams ending up in the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Several economists told me that, in this environment, a sudden pullback in consumer spending could trigger a full-on recession.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Australian wines made from 100 percent Shiraz are often full-on powerhouses, from the first scents of blackberry, blueberry, violet, spice, and black pepper to tastes of black cherry, cassis, jalapeño, chocolate, and espresso that lead to a long, chewy finish.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
After a fruitless Minnesota power play, emotions started to boil over, as a tie-up along the boards in the Toronto end of the ice devolved into a full-on scrum, with players from both teams ending up in the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Several economists told me that, in this environment, a sudden pullback in consumer spending could trigger a full-on recession.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Australian wines made from 100 percent Shiraz are often full-on powerhouses, from the first scents of blackberry, blueberry, violet, spice, and black pepper to tastes of black cherry, cassis, jalapeño, chocolate, and espresso that lead to a long, chewy finish.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-on
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In addition, Russia’s 4-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine and recent drone attacks on its energy facilities by Kyiv are hurting its export capabilities.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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During the Tanker War, Iran sought to pressure its adversaries without triggering a full-scale confrontation with the United States.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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 rapper, dressed in an oversized silk bonnet and Uggs, is marking the moves, but her dancers are performing full-out, their cropped halter tops and durags dappled with sweat.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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At one point, Beau Garrett and Elle Chapman’s characters can be seen engaged in a full-out brawl in one of the cabins, before Pfeiffer intervenes and tosses a glass of water over them both.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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What began as a family hobby has evolved into a full-fledged design shop.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Concrete and cedar For clients who wanted convenience without creating a full-fledged kitchen, Sarah Scales of Sarah Scales Design Studio, an AD PRO member, incorporated just enough appliances that no one has to walk back into the main house for anything.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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The restaurant soft opened Tuesday with the intention to launch full-bore Thursday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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For families Like everything at The Fife Arms, there’s a full-bore thoughtfulness and creativity to the whimsical family room, with its play kitchens, blackboards, table football and XBox, with knitted red squirrels hidden around the place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Jan. 2026
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Battery life is extensive, coming in at just under 20 hours on a single charge in our testing.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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As with CTfastrak, the Hartford Line has spurred construction of extensive nearby housing but relatively little new business.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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