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in full swing

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  1. Also, in full cry. In full operation, at the highest level of activity. For example, After the strike it would be some time before production was in full swing, or His supporters were out in full cry. The first expression, dating from the mid-1800s, alludes to the vigorous movement of a swinging body. The second employs full cry in the sense of “vigorous pursuit,” a usage dating from the late 1500s that may be dying out.

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The MLB’s automated ball-strike system is in full swing this season.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Discovery merger will be in full swing before the end of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

By midweek, Dubai was getting back to work, with the city’s trademark heavy traffic back in full swing, complicated by GPS jamming aimed at thwarting drone attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

It's Saturday afternoon and the tournament resembles a beach bash in full swing, costumed bodies heaving under the blazing sun.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The game of darts was in full swing again, and the knot of men at the bar had begun talking about Lottery tickets.

From "1984" by George Orwell

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