every bit
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All of something, as in Eat every bit of that broccoli!
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In all ways, equally. For example, He is every bit as smart as his sister . Also see every little bit helps .
Example Sentences
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It’s a marquee showcase for a sport that needs every bit of U.S. attention it can get.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Politics, economics, religion and geography shape the inner world of his characters every bit as much as childhood trauma.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
"This process is very unusual -- it goes against every bit of common sense in the field," said Talapin.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
The Colombian has intelligence and guile but he's also got the work-ethic that means every bit as much as his other qualities.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Her voice trembled, as if speaking to Clare was costing her every bit of courage.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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