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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full sentence

But he added his release from prison had saved his life, because he would not have survived his full sentence behind bars in such conditions.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2025

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

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 3, 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

This time Marigold managed to get out a full sentence.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff

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