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Recent Examples of full-out
Neither India nor Pakistan really wanted a full-out war, but the spiral of attack and retaliation might have led them there.
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Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
Amid escalating conflict, accusations of continued strikes, and grave concerns that the two countries may engage in a full-out war, India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire after U.S.-led talks.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 10 May 2025
Elba relished the opportunity to do a full-out comedy.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2025
The action shifts to a group of homeless people near Tompkins Square singing about life in Santa Fe, followed by two lesbians in a full-out argument.
—Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
But one night in Bakersfield, taunts turned into a full-out brawl in the stands.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
And then, that full-out sprint for the train, which just feels like insult to injury.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere in the episode, Spencer gets himself in two kinds of trouble, Alex has to do a full-out sprint after being knocked unconscious, Elizabeth changes her mind, and Zane undergoes brain surgery without anesthesia.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 16 Mar. 2025
And then, that full-out sprint for the train, which just feels like insult to injury.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
Amid escalating conflict, accusations of continued strikes, and grave concerns that the two countries may engage in a full-out war, India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire after U.S.-led talks.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 10 May 2025
Elba relished the opportunity to do a full-out comedy.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2025
The action shifts to a group of homeless people near Tompkins Square singing about life in Santa Fe, followed by two lesbians in a full-out argument.
—Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
But one night in Bakersfield, taunts turned into a full-out brawl in the stands.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
And then, that full-out sprint for the train, which just feels like insult to injury.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere in the episode, Spencer gets himself in two kinds of trouble, Alex has to do a full-out sprint after being knocked unconscious, Elizabeth changes her mind, and Zane undergoes brain surgery without anesthesia.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 16 Mar. 2025
And then, that full-out sprint for the train, which just feels like insult to injury.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-out
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Life in a small town doesn’t always move according to your schedule, and a quick trip to the store can easily turn into a full-on social gathering.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Creative director Tremaine Emory taps into the memory bank of his youth, transforming his neighborhood bodega into a full-on cultural capsule.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
14 May 2025
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Some speculate that an earlier decision not to run again, and the full-scale primary campaign that would have followed, would have allowed some other Democratic candidate to prevail in November.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Officials transitioned from a full-scale search to searches in smaller, more specific areas on May 7.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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
Adjective
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There was little tangible reason for such a full-bore grin, locked in a box-and-one prison by the Nuggets’ perimeter defense for much of the night.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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Those plans are continuing full-bore, with Todd seeking to raise money and having having honed in on a starting point: Local youth sports.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Later on, Souter became a full-fledged member of the court's unabashedly liberal caucus, featuring yet another Republican, John Paul Stevens (appointed by President Ford in 1975).—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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Check out our full-fledged lip liner application guide here for more details.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Law enforcement and Suzanne’s brother, Andrew Moorman, led extensive searches but were unable to find her.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Design That Adapts to Real Life Unlike traditional central systems, mini split air conditioning does not require extensive ductwork or invasive installation.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Full-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-out. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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