comb

Example Sentences

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This coordination allows comb jellies to maintain their orientation as they move through the water.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Another ship, which sailed from the southern Indian port city of Kochi to join the effort, continues to comb the waters for survivors and debris.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

While there are similarities between transactions designed to avoid different reporting requirements, investigators will look at them with a fine-tooth comb.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

He said the DOJ is expecting victims to comb through the millions of files, locate each instance of their exposed personal information, and submit redaction requests with links to the files.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

She still wore the pretty tortoiseshell comb, and Ophie’s only idea was to find a way to take it out.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland