Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Full of courage or confidence; elated.
- Full of emotion; too much moved for full self-control.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Full of courage or confidence.
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Examples
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Sir Peter had nothing but admiration and "full-hearted support" for what David Cameron had done.
The Eurosceptics have taken over the asylum | Simon Hoggart's sketch 2011
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With a blog, you know the person has read the book (or at least made a full-hearted attempt to do so).
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With one full-hearted portrait out of three, Lee has only partially but rather magnificently succeeded.
The Surrendered: Summary and book reviews of The Surrendered by Chang-rae Lee. 2010
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Is not saying anything when a recommendation is made taken as full-hearted agreement?
Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D.: A Brain-Based Solution to the Obesity Epidemic? 2010
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I want to see us moving towards a referendum on full Scottish-style powers for the National Assembly, but we can only get the full-hearted consent of the Welsh people for that in the referendum required by our Constitution, if we can show that we are using the powers we have to make a real difference to people in Wales.
Archive 2008-05-01 2008
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It is plainly prudent for us to assure that no government lawyers are bringing to their public jobs any agenda driven by views other than those that would permit full-hearted enforcement of laws that fall within their responsibility — whether those laws involve prosecution of drug dealers, imposition of the death penalty, or detention of those who seek to wage holy war against the United States.
Why You Shouldn't Judge A Lawyer by His Clients Michael B. Mukasey 2010
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It is plainly prudent for us to assure that no government lawyers are bringing to their public jobs any agenda driven by views other than those that would permit full-hearted enforcement of laws that fall within their responsibility — whether those laws involve prosecution of drug dealers, imposition of the death penalty, or detention of those who seek to wage holy war against the United States.
Why You Shouldn't Judge A Lawyer by His Clients Michael B. Mukasey 2010
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Is not saying anything when a recommendation is made taken as full-hearted agreement?
Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D.: A Brain-Based Solution to the Obesity Epidemic? 2010
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It is plainly prudent for us to assure that no government lawyers are bringing to their public jobs any agenda driven by views other than those that would permit full-hearted enforcement of laws that fall within their responsibility — whether those laws involve prosecution of drug dealers, imposition of the death penalty, or detention of those who seek to wage holy war against the United States.
Why You Shouldn't Judge A Lawyer by His Clients Michael B. Mukasey 2010
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Comprehensive and informative, traditional and contemporary, this full-hearted prayer book speaks eloquently to the mind and soul.
A Stirring New Prayer Book for the High Holidays Diane Cole 2010
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