whole incident

collocation in English

meaningsofwholeandincident

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whole
adjective
uk
/həʊl/us
/hoʊl/
complete or ...
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incident
noun
uk
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/us
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
an event that is either unpleasant ...
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(Definition ofwholeandincidentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Thewholeincidentlasted less than four minutes from the first appearance of the bears to the dragging away of the cub.
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This tool is used to assess thewholeincident, unlike the fish spine, which is used to examine a particular problem.
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Later on in the book, thewholeincidentis generalized (pp. 267, 378) as a representation of the fact that perpetrators routinely shared their murderous experiences with their wives.
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Thewholeincidentis rather repugnant to those who look nicely upon matters of this description.
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Thiswholeincidentdid the country a disservice.
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I am glad to say no blow was struck by any officer, and thewholeincidentwas over in five or ten minutes.
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I remember well thewholeincident, as does my noble friend.
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In light of the investigation into thewholeincidentby the police authorities, the marine accident investigation branch will not be starting its own investigation.
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Thewholeincidenthas effectively been wiped out.
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I assure them that the board take a serious view of thewholeincidentand that those responsible have been severely reprimanded.
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That seems to put thewholeincidentinto a ludicrous light when it is very serious.
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It is perfectly incomprehensible to me, thewholeincident.
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Is not a much closer investigation of thiswholeincidentnecessary in view of what has been established?
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Thewholeincidentattracted massive public attention and considerable media coverage.
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For example, in the case of a demonstration a completely wrong impression can be given of thewholeincident.
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Thewholeincidentprovides a classic example of how not to proceed in foreign affairs.
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Thewholeincidentshows the great danger of thinking aloud.
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At any rate, thewholeincidentunderlines one lesson, namely, that a base has no value without sovereignty.
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Thewholeincidentwas quickly over.
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