1
: employed for or involving full time
full-time employees
full-time work
2
: devoting one's full attention and energies to something
a full-time gambler
full-time
adverb
: the amount of time considered the normal or standard amount for working during a given period
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Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Then, when jumping over the advertising boards around the pitch while celebrating the win at full-time, Henderson appeared to really hurt his arm, having to be stretched off the field.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
The traditional concept of professional security, once anchored in stable, full-time employment and institutional safeguards, is fundamentally outdated.
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Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Klamaitha completed Buildher's six-month tiling program last year and now works on a rolling three-month contract at Tatu City, her first full-time construction job.
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Christopher Clark,
NPR,
5 July 2026
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Adjective
All incoming full-time students will now receive a $16,000 scholarship, with part-time students receiving $12,500.
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Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Then, when jumping over the advertising boards around the pitch while celebrating the win at full-time, Henderson appeared to really hurt his arm, having to be stretched off the field.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
The traditional concept of professional security, once anchored in stable, full-time employment and institutional safeguards, is fundamentally outdated.
—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Klamaitha completed Buildher's six-month tiling program last year and now works on a rolling three-month contract at Tatu City, her first full-time construction job.
—
Christopher Clark,
NPR,
5 July 2026
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“Full-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-time. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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