The full-scale fighting had ended in 1949, when a truce was signed and borders fixed.

The Indian officials said they did not believe this latest clash would lead to full-scale fighting in Kashmir.

It signaled that full-scale sectarian fighting was continuing in the capital despite the extra American troops deployed there.

The reported incidents occurred from August 1990, when American troops were first sent to the Persian Gulf, through July 1991, five months after full-scale fighting ended.

Following the death of Emperor Ling on May 13, 189, full-scale fighting broke out after the assassination of the General-in-Chief He Jin.

The rebel coalition toppled the Communists and entered Kabul in April, but tensions among the factions soon developed into full-scale fighting.

We didn't get advance word about them, They're probably trying to get back or make a last run before we get into full-scale fighting.

Western and African diplomats say that if the peace talks between the rebel forces and the Luanda Government collapse, full-scale fighting could resume, jeopardizing the December accord.

Investors could still choose the dollar as a safe harbor if full-scale fighting broke out in the Persian Gulf.

The purpose, he said, is "to deal with allegations as they arise" and "to prevent incidents from expanding" into a resumption of full-scale fighting.