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
After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, NATO bolstered its presence on Europe's eastern flank by sending additional multinational battlegroups to Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and Slovakia.
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Steven Lemongello, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, triggering Europe’s deadliest conflict in 80 years, in which analysts say more than 1 million people have been killed or injured.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
The devastation of the two bombs coupled with the threat of a full-scale Allied invasion set Japan on the path to surrender.
—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2025
The revival – the first full-scale New York City production of the musical – will run from October 23 to December 14 at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
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Steven Lemongello, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, triggering Europe’s deadliest conflict in 80 years, in which analysts say more than 1 million people have been killed or injured.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
The devastation of the two bombs coupled with the threat of a full-scale Allied invasion set Japan on the path to surrender.
—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2025
The revival – the first full-scale New York City production of the musical – will run from October 23 to December 14 at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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Key steps like doing thorough keyword analysis, enabling captions for accessibility, crafting clear, meaningful titles and organizing videos by context are essential.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The authors have instead urged that symptoms are best assessed by a thorough clinical history with treatment decisions guided by clinical response and patient preferences.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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The author initially believed that extensive aerobic exercise alone was sufficient for good health, neglecting the importance of diet.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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There was an extensive police presence, and two SWAT vehicles were on the scene.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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Rather than sending resumes alone, Alexander Executive Search provides a comprehensive candidate briefing pack.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Wolverines have signed at least one of the top 10 prospects in the state in each class since 2002, which is as far back as the comprehensive internet rankings go.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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In a separate report, The Information said regulators in China have ordered major tech companies, including ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent, to suspend Nvidia chip purchases until a national security review is complete.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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No visit to Boone is complete without a stop at the original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis—or its beloved downtown Boone outpost.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Mount Datuk came ninth as the most challenging trail on the list, earning a five-out-of-five difficulty rating for its rock scrambles and sweeping views in Negeri Sembilan.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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Last month, with the Trump Administration continuing to conduct sweeping immigration raids in the Los Angeles area, Vance and his family went to Disneyland, where, apparently, parts of the park were shut down for them.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, the response to Coppola’s cross-country tour came off less like the beginnings of an underground fan base, and more like a film community tolerating an auteur’s exhaustive defense of his work.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
18 Aug. 2025
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These figures are almost certainly undercounts: The data is likely not exhaustive and the real number of Cubans currently targeted by immigration authorities is likely higher.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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