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
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