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.

Example Sentences

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For others, it is a catastrophic failure by the Prison Service as he should be spending the full sentence - life with a minimum term of 40 years - behind bars.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

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

It’s unusual to have a full sentence of Canaanite writing.

From NewsForKids.net • Nov. 15, 2022

This time Marigold managed to get out a full sentence.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff

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