every inch of

idiom

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

Examples of every inch of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Given the princess’ popularity, every inch of it was meticulously scrutinized and eagle-eyed royal-watchers quickly questioned the absence of either her wedding or engagement ring and the lush greenery in the background despite the currently bitter March temperatures. Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024 Global military spending hits record $2.2 trillion amid multiple wars NATO, meanwhile, began its biggest overhaul since the Cold War, drawing up new battle plans that are more squarely focused on deterring Russia and defending every inch of NATO territory from day one should Moscow try anything. Emily Rauhala, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 These photos required me to look squarely at the camera, then directly to the left, right, and half measures in-between, so every inch of my face and neck were captured. Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024 With satellites covering almost every inch of the planet, Poole wants all commercial flights to transmit their position and other key data almost constantly over a tamper-proof system. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024 The couple made the cross state drive from Marco Island to Miami Friday morning but not before Jeff, a 1986 Michigan graduate, gave their vehicle a little makeover with the Michigan magnets that now cover every inch of the car’s exterior. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Dudamel conducted a soaring performance, and every inch of the hall came to life. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024 Travel organizers, from packing cubes to cosmetic bags, can help maximize space within your bags by neatly compartmentalizing items, preventing over-packing, and ensuring that every inch of your suitcase is utilized effectively. Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024 Henry Rose fragrances by Michelle Phifer have been layered through every thread of my wardrobe and every inch of my body from head-to-toe from the moment I was introduced to the brand. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024

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“Every inch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20inch%20of. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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