lengthwise
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To test this, Chai sliced worms lengthwise and fused each one with part of a different worm.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
To find out why they do this, scientists chopped carrots lengthwise to expose their insides, which helped them collect data on how the inner core of the carrot would be affected by refrigeration.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 23, 2024
Cut shrimp in half lengthwise, pat dry with paper towels and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
First cut the bok choy lengthwise into quarters, then dunk the pieces in a bowl of water and swish around.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
It looked like a gigantic tin can that had been cut in half, lengthwise, and then pressed down into the ground.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
