full-blooded

Example Sentences

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In a breathless and full-blooded Dublin encounter, Ireland held off a spirited second-half surge from Scotland to deny Gregor Townsend's side a first Triple Crown since 1990 and a possible first championship since 1999.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The division between the clubs is reflected on the pitch in both playing styles and full-blooded encounters.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024

This wasn't a dirty match full of pernicious tackles but a full-blooded Premier League fixture.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024

Some phrases beginning with full are hyphenated: full-blooded, full-blown, full- bodied, full-bore, full-fledged, full-scale, full-service, full-size, full-time, and so on.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner