every inch
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Laura Marnas, who has explored every inch of town as director of the St. Tropez office for the Magrey & Sons real estate agency, appreciates its “bohemian-chic ambience away from the hustle and bustle.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Sentencing Ali on Wednesday, Recorder Simon James said people had been "packed into every inch of available space", and were left "at the mercy of the unpredictable sea".
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 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
Now they examine every inch of me...except my hands.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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