How to Use in every sense of the word in a Sentence

in every sense of the word

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  • But the fact is, the laws aren’t paying off, in every sense of the word.
    Tori Otten, The New Republic, 28 Sep. 2023
  • But the Wolverines were a true team in every sense of the word.
    J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2024
  • But the group of 12 is a very diverse group in every sense of the word.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 May 2024
  • This, has been a gamechanger for me in every sense of the word.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Eczema can be a real pain — in every sense of the word.
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2023
  • The client only cares about what is best for them in every sense of the word.
    Matt Mallory, Forbes, 22 June 2022
  • Katie Meyer was a true friend, in every sense of the word.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
  • These two friends from Atlanta are It Girls in every sense of the word.
    Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Sawyer got here first, and Jaylahn got here last in every sense of the word.
    Tim Bielik, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2021
  • At age 32, Logano has the most experience in every sense of the word.
    Cole Cusumano, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2022
  • Yes, Narducci, playing a boss in every sense of the word.
    Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Hopefully, The Green Knight will endure for years to come, just like the poem it's based on — a true epic in every sense of the word.
    Devan Coggan, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Those games were exhibitions in every sense of the word and the players treated them that way.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2021
  • Superyachts like the Eclipse are big business and getting bigger in every sense of the word.
    Stephen Burgen, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2021
  • Not so at Dinner Bell, an East End cafeteria and bakery that is old school in every sense of the word.
    Joanna O'Leary, Houston Chronicle, 5 Oct. 2020
  • Benetti’s newest superyacht sounds like a win in every sense of the word.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 July 2021
  • Deer was a trailblazer in every sense of the word, living a life filled with firsts and paving the way for other Native leaders.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The impact has been immensely positive in every sense of the word.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2022
  • The result is nothing short of magical: a feast for the eyes, an entertaining epic in every sense of the word.
    Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The result is nothing short of magical: a feast for the eyes, an entertaining epic in every sense of the word….
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The tenth candidate to interview for the Colts head coaching job is a football lifer in every sense of the word.
    The Indianapolis Star, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Drake is about to receive a sizable addition to his bra collection — in every sense of the word.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon are work friends in every sense of the word.
    Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The situation is disastrous in every sense of the word.
    Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Play, in every sense of the word, dominates the interiors of the model's mansion.
    Leah Dolan, CNN, 22 June 2021
  • Dykes will probably start with this weekend’s trip to West Virginia (3-4, 1-3), a potential trap game in every sense of the word.
    Dallas News, 23 Oct. 2022
  • And as stylish as everything else is, the desserts looked frumpy, from a plain white dish of sorbet that tasted like a palate cleanser to a crème brûlée that was plain vanilla in every sense of the word.
    Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 24 June 2021
  • Jeff was a true professional in every sense of the word who had a unique ability to bring the game to life and connect with listeners.
    Richard Morin, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Lucille Ball was a Hollywood trailblazer in every sense of the word.
    Janaya Wecker, Country Living, 28 Nov. 2022
  • This is followed by Mercury’s ingress into Gemini on June 3, which will likely speed things up in every sense of the word.
    Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024

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