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
Ukraine, which had a low birthrate even before Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, now has one below one child per woman, according to the UN Population Fund.
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Tom Le, Foreign Affairs, 28 Mar. 2025
Ukraine's agricultural sector has lost more than $80 billion since Russia's full-scale invasion began, according to the Kiyv School of Economics.
—Ross Peleh, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
Relations soured further over Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has been one of the most outspoken supporters of Ukraine in its fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces.
—Vanessa Gera, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Three years of Russia's full-scale war have supercharged drone innovation in Ukraine.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Tom Le, Foreign Affairs, 28 Mar. 2025
Ukraine's agricultural sector has lost more than $80 billion since Russia's full-scale invasion began, according to the Kiyv School of Economics.
—Ross Peleh, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
Relations soured further over Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has been one of the most outspoken supporters of Ukraine in its fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces.
—Vanessa Gera, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Three years of Russia's full-scale war have supercharged drone innovation in Ukraine.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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The manual work process was as impressive as the thorough understanding of quality choices.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Before starting an application server migration, ensure the middleware provider offers comprehensive migration resources and conducts a thorough review of your current architecture.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Iryna has over 12 years of personal experience with counseling, in addition to taking part in an extensive AI course to further enhance her knowledge of the technology.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The program aired extensive allegations against Brand.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The industry event expects approximately 200 participants from Europe, Asia, Canada, and Latin America, offering a comprehensive program of lectures, case studies, labs, one-on-one meetings, and networking events.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Suiting the occasion perfectly, Hocevar turned up for NASCAR's Throwback Weekend at Darlington in a meticulously detailed Dale Earnhardt Sr. 1997 Chevrolet Silverado, complete with period-correct decals and great attention to detail.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Factoring in Cunningham working himself back into a complete All-Star, playoff-caliber level only adds weight to these games.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, is speaking out President Trump's sweeping tariffs, cautioning the levies could lead to higher inflation and slow the U.S. economy.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
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On the home front, concerns persist that the sweeping tariffs could reignite inflation and put U.S. consumers in a crunch.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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This is not an exhaustive list — and hopefully more will be added to it.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Following an exhaustive, two-day-long search, the U.S. Coast Guard ended its search for Robbins.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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