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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Recent Examples on the Web Clocking in at over 500 pages, this deeply immersive, heartfelt, and funny novel is epic in every sense of the word; a voice, a story, and a world to fully inhabit. —

Christine Pride, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024 Henson portrays Vivian Thomas, who is Chicken Man’s partner in every sense of the word. —

Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 14 Aug. 2024 Every step of the way Olivier’s Superintendent Newhouse and Dullea’s surprise villain Steven — both critically men in every sense of the word that matters — nudged me to interrogate Ann’s sanity. —

Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Aug. 2024 With the build and the look of a classic Titan, Jaden is a unit in every sense of the word. —

Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 21 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in every sense of the word

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