word for word
Example Sentences
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New York copied this law almost word for word from Oregon, where our challenge is now before the Ninth U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
He said the same thing almost word for word to an “Entertainment Tonight” correspondent who took the news completely — almost dismissively? — in stride.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
She told the High Court she knew "100%" that other stories had been obtained through hacking because they matched her voicemails "word for word".
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
Often, “Eddington” plays out so formally and predictably that it’s like watching someone write out the thing that’s making them anxious on paper, word for word.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2025
And I know it’s word for word because I wrote it dozens of times before delivering it.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
