every which way

as in high and low

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Recent Examples of every which way 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. 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 See all Example Sentences for every which way 
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Adverb
  • Campbell searched high and low, but Emma was nowhere to be found.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Compared with the Chiefs–Eagles matchup a couple of years ago, tickets this year as going for much more on both the high and low ends.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Fort Lauderdale’s downtown has been undergoing a frenzied building boom, but this law paves the way for taller buildings far and wide throughout the city, ignoring height and density caps in an effort to spur the development of affordable housing.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2025
  • People on the ground were also injured and homes and cars were set ablaze when the Learjet 55 crashed in a massive explosion that scattered debris far and wide.
    Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Challenge yourself to reach out to your legislators and ask them to uphold the value of diversity and encourage equity and inclusion everywhere.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
  • Their defense is fast everywhere, and Vic Fangio probably is the best defensive coordinator there is.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • This fight will likely play out all over again next week, when the Senate education committee meets for the confirmation hearing of Linda McMahon, Trump's choice to lead – and potentially unwind – the Education Department.
    Cory Turner, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
  • And just last week, the White House took direct aim at Swift’s close friend Selena Gomez for addressing the massive wave of ICE raids happening all over the country.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • The floors are covered with large area rugs throughout.
    American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
  • This transatlantic look in the highly popular center-console category features plush, embossed seating throughout, and advanced navigation and entertainment systems.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Every which way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/every%20which%20way. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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