full-blown

Example Sentences

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"Rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated," he said, rejecting the idea Russia was on the brink of a full-blown crisis.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This comes as commodity experts say dwindling global supplies raise the risk of a full-blown crisis by early June.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Faced with the choice of whether to continue enduring the American naval blockade, or to escalate, they have decided to escalate, though still stopping short of a full-blown war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

On a Sunday, you just want to rest, so you’re not trying to do a full-blown workout.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I glanced at Maddy, and she was in full-blown cheese mode.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds