a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide
Recent Examples on the WebIn 2022, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launching airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending troops and tanks from multiple directions.—The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024 Early in the war, the Israeli military mounted full-scale invasions of Gazan cities with tanks, artillery and 2,000-pound bombs, earning it international condemnation for heavy civilian casualties.—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 8 June 2024 At the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine, Ukrainian troops effectively used Turkish Bayraktar drones to push back the Russian assault on Kyiv.—Asli Aydintasbas, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2024 The company has been testing the new filters in Switzerland over the past five years, finally running a full-scale test this month.—Justine Calma, The Verge, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for full-scale
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