every which way
adverb
1
: in every direction
2
: in a disorderly manner : irregularly
toys scattered about every which way
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For other cooking strategies like grilling, broiling, and baking, don’t miss our overview of how—and how long—to cook lobster tails every which way.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
While Nghia never spoke to his daughter about his years growing up in southern Vietnam and the war experience, Christina is trying every which way to bridge the gap between them, including experiencing the country of his youth for herself.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
There’s poles poking out every which way, and both cylinders look equally daunting, but Theo is too hot and hunky to make it through, meaning Bananas gets his second elimination victory of the season.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Her skin is grey and cracked, her hair is sticking every which way, and she’s got a feral air about her.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
While Nghia never spoke to his daughter about his years growing up in southern Vietnam and the war experience, Christina is trying every which way to bridge the gap between them, including experiencing the country of his youth for herself.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
There’s poles poking out every which way, and both cylinders look equally daunting, but Theo is too hot and hunky to make it through, meaning Bananas gets his second elimination victory of the season.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Her skin is grey and cracked, her hair is sticking every which way, and she’s got a feral air about her.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Every which way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20which%20way. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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