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full sentence

American

noun

Grammar.

any sentence the form of which exemplifies the most frequently used structural pattern of a particular language, as, in English, any sentence that contains a subject and a predicate; a sentence from which elliptical sentences may be derived by grammatical transformations.

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The first full sentence she teaches students with no English is “May I please use the bathroom.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

"The most basic form of respect would be for a full sentence to be served," she says.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2024

Most felons in Florida regain voting rights after completing their full sentence, including parole or probation, and paying all fines and fees.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Mr. Cotton said he wants to reverse part of the law by ensuring that carjacking offenders serve their full sentence without time off for good behavior.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2023

I can barely catch a full sentence: Denny’s mom said she’d drive only him . . . but both of them suspended from the bus . . . how I couldn’t stop .

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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