full-blown

Example Sentences

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But the prime minister's resolve to fight means the chances of a full-blown Labour leadership scrap seem to have risen.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But the protests later ballooned into a full-blown revolt.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Some Israeli political officials expressed hope for full-blown peace, with economic cooperation and tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“We are in a full-blown crisis of believability,” Pryor said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

The U.S. military, he thought, is stepping into a crisis that is already full-blown, and if something goes wrong and people die, the military will be blamed.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston