from top to bottom

phrase

: in a very thorough way
We cleaned/searched the house from top to bottom.

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Oregon’s roster, bolstered by the financial backing of Nike co-founder Phil Knight, is loaded from top to bottom. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026 Classic Wedges Slice the watermelon in half from top to bottom. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 These jeans have a supportive high-rise waist, a roomy fit from top to bottom, and a wide-leg that balances your natural shape. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Just a logistical nightmare from top to bottom, but one hell of a piece of memorabilia signed by a UF football program legend. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for from top to bottom

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“From top to bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20top%20to%20bottom. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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