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
By providing these initial nuclear-grade lithium salts engineered for reactor-grade performance, EnergyX is addressing a massive supply gap that currently leaves national laboratories and private fusion developers without the volumes of material necessary for full-scale commercialization.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
As a paean to the original, a full-scale 85-foot replica of the clocktower will be a star attraction.
—Jonathan Delise, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Now, after fleeing Russia’s full-scale invasion, the 52-year-old is learning his profession all over again as a student in Milwaukee School of Engineering’s medical perfusion program.
—Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The idea arose when, as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western artists began to write and create art about the preconditions and reasons behind Russia’s actions.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
As a paean to the original, a full-scale 85-foot replica of the clocktower will be a star attraction.
—Jonathan Delise, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Now, after fleeing Russia’s full-scale invasion, the 52-year-old is learning his profession all over again as a student in Milwaukee School of Engineering’s medical perfusion program.
—Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The idea arose when, as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western artists began to write and create art about the preconditions and reasons behind Russia’s actions.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
Adjective
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Breece said her office takes on complex cases, and the investigations are intended to be thorough, not quick.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Courts have confirmed that Puerto Rico’s medical licensing system is just as thorough and comprehensive as the USMLE.—
José Sosa-Palacios,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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China for decades has cultivated an extensive network of ties across Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that encompasses more than 30 countries and 670 million people.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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For an extensive listing of my well-over one hundred analyses and postings, see the link here and the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Legislation introduced by state Assemblymember Lisa Calderon, (D-Whittier) on Monday would require the FAIR Plan to offer more comprehensive policies, hire more staff and address complaints by policyholders in a faster manner.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There’s truly never been a better time to take care of your skin in such a comprehensive way.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hivemind enables defense systems to sense, decide, and act, allowing autonomous platforms to adapt to dynamic environments, avoid threats, and complete missions without human intervention.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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The agency said the case will be handed over to the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office for review once the probe is complete.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The sweeping ban on hemp products recently approved by the Chicago City Council threatens to destroy small local businesses, eliminate consumer choice and deliver a monopoly to dispensary insiders.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Try adding a sweeping trench or pea coat and opt for knee-high boots.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But high-resolution Surveying—gathering exhaustive and detailed information about a very narrow topic—is the key to unlocking the learning potential of imitation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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And because Perkins’s work was painstaking, Berg’s research was exhaustive.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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