every inch of

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: all of : every part of
We searched every inch of the house.

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And every inch of the descent brought danger of a deadly fall, and the fear of falling ice from the hanging glacier near the summit. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026 Unlike one-size-fits-all products, custom systems maximize every inch of space while remaining flexible as life changes. Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026 While additional components like folding racks stack to take advantage of every inch of space, stacking dishes within those spaces isn’t recommended. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 Photos of diners fill nearly every inch of the shop, documenting years of regulars and first-time visitors alike. Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for every inch of

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“Every inch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20inch%20of. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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