every bit
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: in every way
The end of the movie was every bit as good as the beginning.
This new project seems every bit as ambitious as the first one.
You are every bit as deserving as she is.
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The then-unknown Michael Shannon, whose early career roles in Chicago were every bit as weird as this play, starred in that production.
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
But coming out of it is going to be the tougher challenge — and as Detroit saw last year, every bit as important.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Like many who receive an honor, Parker credits most of her success to those around her, soaking in every bit of what others have to offer and always giving it 100%.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Democrats may be more enthusiastic supporters of Medicaid than Republicans as a general matter, but residents of red states rely on these programs every bit as much as those in blue states.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
But coming out of it is going to be the tougher challenge — and as Detroit saw last year, every bit as important.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Like many who receive an honor, Parker credits most of her success to those around her, soaking in every bit of what others have to offer and always giving it 100%.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Democrats may be more enthusiastic supporters of Medicaid than Republicans as a general matter, but residents of red states rely on these programs every bit as much as those in blue states.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Every bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20bit. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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