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Recent Examples of full-on
The mustache-twirling villain flees, both Half-ATs and full-on AT-AT Walkers come into play, and our hero and Grogu finish the job.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
However, whether Pics can truly compete with full-on photo editing apps is an open question.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream has transcended body care to become a full-on sensory obsession, due in large part to its instantly recognizable, floral and sweet Cheirosa 62 scent (with notes of jasmine, almond, and vanilla).
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Out of possession, Slot is not a full-on, high-press manager.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
However, whether Pics can truly compete with full-on photo editing apps is an open question.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream has transcended body care to become a full-on sensory obsession, due in large part to its instantly recognizable, floral and sweet Cheirosa 62 scent (with notes of jasmine, almond, and vanilla).
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Out of possession, Slot is not a full-on, high-press manager.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-on
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The war in Ukraine has ground on for more than four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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After more than four years, Russia’s full-scale invasion has morphed into a grinding war of attrition where soldiers are being killed en masse, financial losses are piling up and Kyiv has started to liberate more land than Moscow has seized.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Audiences may think Redford emerged full-blown as a movie star.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 Sep. 2025
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The master of suspense made almost 70 films and TV shows across his staggering, more-than-half-a-century-long career, graduating from black-and-white, silent British potboilers to full-blown, Technicolor Hollywood blockbusters.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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The only way Vegas wins, in my opinion, is if their power play goes off against the full-out pressure of the Canes’ penalty kill.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The war in Sudan broke out in April 2023 after long-simmering tensions between the army and RSF erupted into a full-out war.—
Fatma Khaled,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The house code went from discreet signature to full-fledged status symbol.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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How that practice developed into full-fledged dental drilling is a question for future research.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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This post cannot go live with full-bore profanity.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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One truth is certain: The score, written by two members of Abba, is a full-bore banger, and the cast, led by Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Tony nominee Nicholas Christopher, launch the songs far into the rafters.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
15 May 2026
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Every small business article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business products.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But damage to the pad — Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) — could be extensive, judging by the extent of the explosion, which multiple rocket-watchers captured on video.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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