the whole

Example Sentences

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The World Cups in Russia and Qatar both saw just four red cards in the whole tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s a bit of a mystery. I have this feeling—is this the whole story?” said Erica Downs, a Columbia University scholar who has researched China’s oil refineries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The oil perfumes the whole pan with garlic and tomato while adding a subtle richness to the eggs themselves.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

We plan on staying at the house the whole weekend and hanging out by the pool.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

It took me almost the whole day before I realized I wasn’t sweating like I had nearly every day since school began.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott