full-blown

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • May 27, 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

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

“Even if a full-blown truce is agreed, it will take time for energy production and shipping traffic to return to normal levels,” Allenby says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The berries were of a giant size, large as walnuts and in full-blown ripeness.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers