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Recent Examples of full-bore
Those plans are continuing full-bore, with Todd seeking to raise money and having having honed in on a starting point: Local youth sports.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
The pros are divided on the wisdom of the full-bore approach.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Market participants also worry that China’s ongoing economic slowdown and the fast-changing media consumption habits of the nation’s youth present challenges to a full-bore recovery.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025
If a full-bore trade war rages between the US and Canada, there will be only one winner.
—Stephen Collinson, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Some dialogue exchanges even edge into the realm of cringe comedy, without ever going full-bore Apatow.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
So in Mickey 17, following up his Oscar wins for Parasite, Bong goes full-bore into nihilist humor.
—Armond White, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
But there’s barely any mention in the latest annual update of Musk’s full-bore entry into right-wing politics, which some experts say is turning off potential customers who don’t share his views.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Full-throttle full-bore acceleration in the new Porsche Macan Turbo (Electric) is an exquisite act of violence.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
The pros are divided on the wisdom of the full-bore approach.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Market participants also worry that China’s ongoing economic slowdown and the fast-changing media consumption habits of the nation’s youth present challenges to a full-bore recovery.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025
If a full-bore trade war rages between the US and Canada, there will be only one winner.
—Stephen Collinson, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Some dialogue exchanges even edge into the realm of cringe comedy, without ever going full-bore Apatow.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
So in Mickey 17, following up his Oscar wins for Parasite, Bong goes full-bore into nihilist humor.
—Armond White, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
But there’s barely any mention in the latest annual update of Musk’s full-bore entry into right-wing politics, which some experts say is turning off potential customers who don’t share his views.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Full-throttle full-bore acceleration in the new Porsche Macan Turbo (Electric) is an exquisite act of violence.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bore
Adjective
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Within 48 hours, D.C. Cobb’s shifted from a dine-in operation to a full-scale delivery service.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Russia's seizure of Crimea set the stage for its later incursions into Eastern Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion launched in February 2022.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some stars, like Drew Barrymore, have created full-on furniture collections, while others, like Kim Kardashian, have dipped their toes into the market with a few products.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2025
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Wednesday, James gave a full-on endorsement to Redick for his first season on the Lakers’ bench.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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But one night in Bakersfield, taunts turned into a full-out brawl in the stands.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 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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While many health systems are experimenting with AI, there is still a sense of hesitancy around full-fledged adoption.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Every so often, some full-fledged Gilbert and Sullivan sparkles through the Ellis and Holmes, and the effect is instantly galvanizing.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Teams may resist new workflows or technologies, requiring extensive training and communication efforts.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Little Saigon has an extensive collection of newspapers and radio and television media broadcasts that serve the community.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The maximal width is there, with wingers outside Arsenal’s full-backs, and two-v-ones in PSG’s favour as Hakimi and Fabian are supporting.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Urban planners fit out plazas with a variety of seating, for instance — café tables, stools, benches, deck chairs, bleachers, corners — to accommodate a maximal range of groups and conversations.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Full-bore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bore. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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