full-blooded

Example Sentences

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They launched into this game with the ferocity of a full-blooded qualifier or major tournament fixture, overwhelming their passive visitors with three goals in the opening 20 minutes.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

It took a truly breath-taking moment to remove Pope, Glenn Phillips holding a spectacular flying catch at gully from a full-blooded cut at Tim Southee.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

Jamie Moore experienced this rising dread after knocking out Matthew Macklin in the 10th round of a full-blooded British light-middleweight title bout in 2006.

From BBC • May 8, 2024

“The first full-blooded Asian champion!” one user said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024

“It is a strong full-blooded fish,” he thought.

From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway