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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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Spring-break travel is in full swing, and expectations of a winter storm hitting parts of the Midwest prompted Delta Air Lines to cancel some of its flights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The original meme-stock craze was in full swing.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 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

With NFL’s Black Monday already in full swing, other teams are likely to make similar moves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

I zipped past university students busy with their weight workouts and Zumba classes in full swing.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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