the whole/entire way

noun

: throughout the entire journey
He talked the whole/entire way home.

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This series probably won’t go this way the whole way through, but the Knicks haven’t had a competitive game in a week and a half. Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 May 2026 Julian rushed to Esparto, dialing Angel’s cell phone the whole way. Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026 Cream cheese ensures that this pound cake stays fluffy and moist the whole way through. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 Since beginning her acting career, Hudson has racked up several accolades herself, including two Oscar nominations — and Hawn has cheered her on the entire way. Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the whole/entire way

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“The whole/entire way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20whole%2Fentire%20way. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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