every inch
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Mexico and Canada that every inch of their sponsors’ branding had to be removed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
But, there is a catch: this AI company is gathering data to train the next generation of cooking and cleaning robots, and every inch of your apartment is now being recorded.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Nas: I think Miles’ impact on every inch of music after him is the most impressive part.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
As for the more traditional living spaces, every inch was carefully considered and conceived with great attention to detail, from the “gourmet kitchen” to the great room, which features a stone fireplace sourced from Tibet.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
The English played well, but the Americans played better, and contested every inch of the ground as strongly as if the spirit of ’76 inspired them.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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