the whole

Example Sentences

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“Undermine that freedom and the whole market-balancing process is put at risk.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

He said the whole journey had taken 90 minutes longer than normal, meaning he would be late for work.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

For Iran’s fans in America, the whole adventure has been one long exercise in historical dissonance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

This is the part I wanted the whole world to know … but the players who entered the World Cup under these conditions are truly commendable.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

I scrub my hand over the whole thing.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse