as in thorough
trying all possibilities
a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide
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Roughly 300 billion euros ($322 billion) of these assets were frozen in the West after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Lily Meckel, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
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Moscow pivot
Trump has also pivoted to a closer relationship with Moscow and shut down military aid to Ukraine which is defending itself from a full-scale Russian invasion.
—Jason Lange, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Ukraine needs help to fight Russia Ukraine, which depends heavily on foreign help to hold back Russia’s full-scale invasion that began on Feb. 24, 2022, has feared that aid could be stopped since Trump took office.
—TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Technicolor had been on shaky ground for a number of years but the full-scale implosion still took many by surprise, even among senior leaders at the group.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
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Lily Meckel, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Gas prices in 2025: How Trump's tariffs could bring a spike to gas pump prices and heating bills
Moscow pivot
Trump has also pivoted to a closer relationship with Moscow and shut down military aid to Ukraine which is defending itself from a full-scale Russian invasion.
—Jason Lange, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Ukraine needs help to fight Russia Ukraine, which depends heavily on foreign help to hold back Russia’s full-scale invasion that began on Feb. 24, 2022, has feared that aid could be stopped since Trump took office.
—TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
In 2024: From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN
Technicolor had been on shaky ground for a number of years but the full-scale implosion still took many by surprise, even among senior leaders at the group.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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Image Some senior Israeli officials have argued that there will never be a better moment to take out the major nuclear facilities, though American military officials believe that the Israelis would almost certainly require American equipment and support to do a thorough job.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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From a legal perspective, law firms conduct thorough investigations and represent victims in their quest for compensation.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Trader Joe's has gained a huge and extensive fan base mostly because of their unique products, cheaper prices, and overall experience.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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These traditional user interfaces are filled with extensive menu options, complex navigation systems and unique labeling systems.—
Praerit Garg,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The first-of-its-kind initiative provides eligible WTA players with the financial support and comprehensive resources to start or expand their families, according to the tennis body.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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That's in part because Medicare, which is available to people who are 65 or older, provides enrollees with relatively comprehensive coverage.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Here’s the complete list of 2025 BRIT Awards winners.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
1 Mar. 2025
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The mistake sparked violent protests by indigenous peoples and forced a complete reversal of the policy.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Musk now overseeing sweeping cuts, even as his companies benefited from some of those very agencies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Musk has called for sweeping cuts to federal government spending, claiming it should be reduced by up to $2 trillion annually.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Those chapters are so stuffed with endlessly changing gameplay experiences that the significant narrative reveals, usually placed midway through and at the end, are too far apart to have any impact after prolonged stretches of exhaustive action or puzzle-solving.—
Kyle Wilson,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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All-season financial checklist While not an exhaustive list, these are some key financial planning items everyone should tackle.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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