full-scale

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An upward move this week would mark the first hike since September 2023, after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine beginning in February of the previous year drove an energy-price spike.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Until Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, it used to be attended by high-profile Western delegation, including heads of state.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“While the United States and Iran have been in negotiation gridlock for a while, the fact that a full-scale escalation has not materialised should be a sign of comfort by itself.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Ostrovskiy left Russia after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and sold his company, which now collaborates with the government.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The room was on the brink of becoming a full-scale batde when we were informed that we had to leave to attend the Treason Trial in Pretoria.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela