through and through
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New Labour strategist Alistair Campbell described Lord Hattersley as "Labour through and through" and "a loyal and hard working deputy to Neil at a vital time in Labour history".
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Dantzler is a Florida man through and through.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
"He had a really good temperament, showed respect to everyone, trained properly and was Villa through and through."
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2025
Today, he considers himself Chicano through and through.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2025
But these were Swanburne girls, through and through, and they had been well trained not to panic.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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