in full swing
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: at the highest level of activity
Work on the project is in full swing.
The party was in full swing by the time we arrived.
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The cold and flu season is in full swing as respiratory viruses circulate throughout the country.
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Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
The league’s offseason is just about in full swing.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
The makeup pros behind Kelsea Ballerini, Cynthia Erivo, Naomi Watts and more stars’ glam looks should receive trophies for having the best makeup hacks
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Awards season is in full swing and that means red carpets are overflowing with gorgeous looks.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The high school boys soccer regional playoffs are in full swing.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
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Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
The league’s offseason is just about in full swing.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
The makeup pros behind Kelsea Ballerini, Cynthia Erivo, Naomi Watts and more stars’ glam looks should receive trophies for having the best makeup hacks
Comments
Awards season is in full swing and that means red carpets are overflowing with gorgeous looks.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The high school boys soccer regional playoffs are in full swing.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
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“In full swing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20full%20swing. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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