whole shebang
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After you take a few more paces down the hill, the whole shebang comes into view.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
Clarity tells us it’s simply not possible to help everyone, and trying to do so will topple the whole shebang.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2025
Davies says: "I play Rob from the age of 15 right the way through to the end of the film... It's full body, voice, dancing - the whole shebang."
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2024
"We're ready to move on to making the whole shebang in the acoustic domain."
From Science Daily ● May 9, 2024
Not just the first heat but the whole shebang.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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