in every sense of the word
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: in every possible way
The book is a classic in every sense of the word.
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Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
The woman is willing to invest in herself in every sense of the word; of course her future is bright.
—Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
The Mamba had a truly remarkable career in every sense of the word.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
Ward, who initially started his college career at Incarnate Word before transferring to Washington State, is dynamic in every sense of the word and has an instinctive feel for the RPO game.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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“In every sense of the word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20every%20sense%20of%20the%20word. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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