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Recent Examples of full-bore
The amateurism is a problem all by itself and is part of Trump’s full-bore assault against professionalism across government.
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Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
The amateurism is a problem all by itself, and is part of Trump’s full-bore assault against professionalism across government.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
The restaurant soft opened Tuesday with the intention to launch full-bore Thursday.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
For families Like everything at The Fife Arms, there’s a full-bore thoughtfulness and creativity to the whimsical family room, with its play kitchens, blackboards, table football and XBox, with knitted red squirrels hidden around the place.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2026
And thanks to Nielsen’s upgraded ratings methodology, which includes a full-bore accounting of people who watch live sports in out-of-home venues, the stateside deliveries for next year’s tourney will be bigger than ever before.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Some dialogue exchanges even edge into the realm of cringe comedy, without ever going full-bore Apatow.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
His decision to put Nine Inch Nails on hold and go full-bore into soundtrack work in the early 2010s expanded his reach.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
There was little tangible reason for such a full-bore grin, locked in a box-and-one prison by the Nuggets’ perimeter defense for much of the night.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
The amateurism is a problem all by itself, and is part of Trump’s full-bore assault against professionalism across government.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
The restaurant soft opened Tuesday with the intention to launch full-bore Thursday.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
For families Like everything at The Fife Arms, there’s a full-bore thoughtfulness and creativity to the whimsical family room, with its play kitchens, blackboards, table football and XBox, with knitted red squirrels hidden around the place.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2026
And thanks to Nielsen’s upgraded ratings methodology, which includes a full-bore accounting of people who watch live sports in out-of-home venues, the stateside deliveries for next year’s tourney will be bigger than ever before.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Some dialogue exchanges even edge into the realm of cringe comedy, without ever going full-bore Apatow.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
His decision to put Nine Inch Nails on hold and go full-bore into soundtrack work in the early 2010s expanded his reach.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
There was little tangible reason for such a full-bore grin, locked in a box-and-one prison by the Nuggets’ perimeter defense for much of the night.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-bore
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Both Nguyen and Alemani said that when the sculpture was first proposed in 2023, the Taliban’s return to power two years earlier and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 were top of mind.—
Benjamin Sutton,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the Red Sox have undeniably fallen short of expectations, the full-scale gutting of the coaching staff is unprecedented in recent franchise history.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the weekend, some fans have shared videos showing audience members turning their screenings into full-on dance parties, jamming along to Jackson's classic songs in the theater.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The team only held one full-on scrimmage and spent most of the session learning.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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At dinnertime, La Terrazza goes full-out Italian, presenting each table with a welcome charcuterie board, including pillowy focaccia, silken prosciutto, and roasted garlic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The rapper, dressed in an oversized silk bonnet and Uggs, is marking the moves, but her dancers are performing full-out, their cropped halter tops and durags dappled with sweat.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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Audiences may think Redford emerged full-blown as a movie star.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 Sep. 2025
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The master of suspense made almost 70 films and TV shows across his staggering, more-than-half-a-century-long career, graduating from black-and-white, silent British potboilers to full-blown, Technicolor Hollywood blockbusters.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, today, AI tools can automate most of the processes required to create full-fledged marketing and branding videos.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ohtani’s first full-fledged season as a pitcher with the Dodgers has gone swimmingly, with the right-hander allowing just one unearned run over his first 12 innings.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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My daughter’s learning disabilities required extensive intervention.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Broncos’ third-round pick didn’t take a top-30 visit or have extensive pre-draft communication with Denver, as the organization typically keeps its board close to its vest.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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More and more, celebrities have been turning away from the maximal, festival-ready looks of yore (the mid ’10s) in favor of more minimalist looks, or, choosing to focus on one singular statement vintage piece to pull their outfit together.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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Repeat for 12–15 reps, keeping your back pressed into the floor beneath you for maximal core engagement.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Full-bore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-bore. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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