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
What started as a low-key insider hang has grown into a full-scale spectacle in the Coachella Valley, complete with carnival rides, immersive activations and surprise performances — cementing its status as a sought-after, culture-shaping event.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Russian Urals crude oil prices, meanwhile, reached levels as much as $30 above Brent in recent weeks, Molchanov said, noting that Urals have traded at steep discounts to Brent since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Ukraine has been a country living through war for more than four years, since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
It was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, less than a year after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, alongside Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski, who was imprisoned at the time, and the Ukrainian organization Center for Civil Liberties.
—Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Russian Urals crude oil prices, meanwhile, reached levels as much as $30 above Brent in recent weeks, Molchanov said, noting that Urals have traded at steep discounts to Brent since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Ukraine has been a country living through war for more than four years, since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
It was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, less than a year after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, alongside Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski, who was imprisoned at the time, and the Ukrainian organization Center for Civil Liberties.
—Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
Adjective
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Yet, that flexibility is completely meaningless unless anchored by a structured and thorough psychological approach.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Be thorough, because any little tubers that break off will grow many more plants.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Besides the obvious, the positive benefits from space programs are extensive, including medical and technological breakthroughs that affect our daily lives in countless positive ways.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The New York Times published extensive analyses of the damage to communications infrastructure and bases throughout the region.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While there are no comprehensive studies comparing the environmental impacts of cultivated versus conventional seafood, alternatives like Wildtype could avoid ocean pollution and overfishing, which have caused losses in biodiversity and destroyed the ocean’s resiliency.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Manson’s story culminates with the war in Ukraine, in which Maven has helped mitigate Russia’s advantages; the conflict became an inflection point for comprehensive national adoption.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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His likeness, complete with robes and a halo, and sometimes holding an AR-15 or a box of bullets, could be found on T-shirts, prayer candles, gun magazines and other items.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Lincoln controls the whole tempo, the complete vibe of the affair with her epic vocals, effortless charm, and wonderful instincts.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Seven people charged in connection with the explosion were arrested in a sweeping operation early Thursday morning, Reisig said, including Blackstar Fireworks owner Craig Cutright.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The error, which the administration admitted first to The Associated Press, prompted health analysts to question how many of the Republican administration's sweeping anti-fraud efforts around the country were based on faulty findings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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An exhaustive search followed, but her body was not immediately recovered.—
April 8,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Known for his exhaustive preparation, the righty-swinging Martinez earned a reputation as a hitting guru during his playing days from 2011-24.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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