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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Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
This was a battle for the two divisional rivals in every sense of the word.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Fiery, passionate and effortlessly glamorous, Gloria is a Leo in every sense of the word.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Comments Amanda Seyfried is a Mean Girls die-hard, in every sense of the word.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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