How to Use every inch of in a Sentence

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  • Over that time every inch of their home was touched, with the two doing 90% of the work themselves.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The dress is a floor length, long sleeve gown adorned with sequins on every inch of the garment.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Off Has his love of golf started taking over every inch of the home?
    — Emily Rochotte, townandcountrymag.com, 12 June 2023
  • And, don’t forget to stock up on packing cubes to make the most of every inch of luggage space.
    — Rachael Green, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Hang a garland over double sinks in the bathroom to bring the winter vibes to every inch of your home.
    — Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 17 Nov. 2022
  • The goal is to brown every inch of the chicken and if the cutlets are overlapping, that can’t happen.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
  • For a decade, the federal government had fought them every inch of the way.
    — WIRED, 19 Aug. 2022
  • For over an hour, Diana watched while the lions explored every inch of her purse with their mouths and paws.
    — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Other than the ferry ride, the participants would have to run or walk every inch of the course.
    — Longreads, 9 July 2024
  • The Dems own every inch of every ill our nation is facing.
    — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 July 2024
  • My father tells me later that debris covered every inch of the street that led to our house.
    — Mosab Abu Toha, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
  • To ensure every inch of your floors are spotless, the brush head has LED headlights for a clear cleaning path.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2023
  • From stem to stern, every inch of the 1,119-foot ship is crafted around the motifs of adventure and discovery.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The Omnilux face mask curves around your entire face to ensure the red lights are targeting every inch of your mug.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 23 Nov. 2022
  • In the picture, every inch of the table in front of her is packed with glass bottles, which are just a fraction of her total samples.
    — Quanta Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
  • To date, humans have exploited nearly every inch of land on the planet to mine them.
    — Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2023
  • These creative ideas ensure that every inch of your house looks unique and festive this season—not to mention just the right amount of scary!
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 21 June 2023
  • The Hamels came to know every inch of that section of river, as well as the rusting, steel underbelly of the bridge looming above.
    — Hanna Krueger, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
  • The vacuum comes with an upholstery tool, a dusting brush, and a crevice tool to allow you to deep clean every inch of your home.
    — Nina Derwin, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
  • The Musketeers are going to need every inch of that advantage over the final month of the season with five home games left.
    — Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The set design still fills every inch of the large Bushnell stage with dark, weathered wood platforms and staircases.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2022
  • Saying no to endless scrolling to plan every inch of a trip, and saying yes to spontaneity instead.
    — Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2023
  • But when every inch of Grade-A ice is shored up come the postseason, having a human battering ram like Coyle tends to come in handy.
    — Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Dudamel conducted a soaring performance, and every inch of the hall came to life.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Max out every inch of a cramped closet by investing in a closet expander.
    — Lisa Lombardi, wsj.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Remember your skin is your largest organ and every inch of it deserves to be cared for properly.
    — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Wrapping the team in his giant hands, owning the city on his giant shoulders, doing it all with the tiniest of smiles, Justin Herbert got every inch of it.
    — Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2022
  • Owner Leigh Hutchinson was involved in every inch of the restaurant, from the photos of her Italian family members on the walls to the design of the booths to the concise menu.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Dip the corner of a paper towel into the oil and move it around every inch of the skillet, including the handle and outside surface.
    — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 11 May 2023
  • Expanding that system to cover every inch of the U.S. though would likely cost billions of dollars at a time when the country also is trying to protect against attacks in cyber and space.
    — Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 12 July 2024

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