as in thorough
trying all possibilities
a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide
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Over the course of Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, a small but seemingly growing number of isolationist Republicans have begun questioning whether the United States should continue providing military aid to Ukraine.
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Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Oct. 2024
Five months later, in May, his administration withheld a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel amid concerns Netanyahu was nearing a decision to launch a full-scale attack on the densely populated city of Rafah in southern Gaza.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
Both massive drones are based on the Robinson R44 full-scale helicopter—the world’s best-seller—with a maximum takeoff weight of 2,500 pounds.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
This would mean a full-scale open war between Israel and the Iranian alliance — far greater in scope than this week’s missile barrage on Israel.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 4 Oct. 2024
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Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Oct. 2024
Five months later, in May, his administration withheld a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel amid concerns Netanyahu was nearing a decision to launch a full-scale attack on the densely populated city of Rafah in southern Gaza.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
Both massive drones are based on the Robinson R44 full-scale helicopter—the world’s best-seller—with a maximum takeoff weight of 2,500 pounds.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
This would mean a full-scale open war between Israel and the Iranian alliance — far greater in scope than this week’s missile barrage on Israel.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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