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as in all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
you'll need to put your whole effort into this project
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
whole and happy again after months of recuperation
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the puzzle isn't quite whole, but close enough
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as in total
a complete amount of something
the landlord eventually refunded the whole of our deposit
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Recent Examples of whole
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
This is the key to the whole system and can be more than one layer (e.g., a lightweight fleece and a puffer jacket).
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
The mode has always been pastiche, combining disparate elements into a cohesive whole that celebrates American culture.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
European countries, especially those in the Mediterranean region, emphasize a diet rich in fresh produce, whole grains, and healthy fats, such as extra virgin olive oil.
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There are more spinoffs expected this year, partly because interest rates have finally eased off their highs, and because companies — with shareholders seeking earnings growth in an expensive market — are reviewing their businesses in hopes that the sum of their parts may be greater than the whole.
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Honigford played all 14 games (two starts) for Michigan last season, including the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium and was also selected as an academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022.—
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Carter started all 13 games last year and was an All-Big Ten honorable mention after recording 19 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and 12 total quarterback pressures.—
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However, activists concerned with animal rights, the environment, the rights of farmers, and human health are already working to ease the distortions of the subsidy system and align government subsidies with recommendations as to what constitutes a healthy, sustainable diet.—
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This balance not only sustains long-term motivation but also enhances focus, creativity and overall well-being, promoting a healthier approach to success.—
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Having the entire quartet wrestling in the finals was special for Ericksen.—
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Every six months, the telescope will create a scan of the entire sky in 102 infrared colors, differentiating hundreds of millions of galaxies by their ancient light and heat signatures and compiling them into one complete map of the universe.—
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Last month, Brannan, who chairs the Council’s Finance Committee, said his comptroller campaign was expecting to get its first public matching funds payout Tuesday for a total of more than $1.5 million.—
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The tour is scheduled to hit 20 cities in all, for a total of 50 shows.—
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A day when people from all walks of life set aside their differences and focus their undivided attention on the prognostication abilities of a subterranean rodent.—
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Being present emotionally means showing up without distractions and offering your undivided attention even during mundane moments.—
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.—
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The complete Shielding Suit, including jacket and pants, costs $5,290.—
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And the vibe is not complete without jazz or a nineties playlist.—
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On those nights, the sun, Earth and moon will align so that the moon passes into the Earth's shadow, causing the lunar surface to appear as a deep shade of rusty-red during the more than hourlong totality.—
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Only those in the path of totality could briefly remove them to see the sun's corona with their naked eyes.—
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“Whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whole. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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