fine-comb

Example Sentences

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While their claims were ultimately rejected, the German judges have demanded that Berlin parse ECB decisions with a fine comb when they may endanger taxpayer money.

From Reuters

“All clean, no lice,” she said after running a fine comb through my hair.

From Literature

Although it’s not as glaring as the abandoned coffee cup, one would imagine Game of Thrones’ editing team going through the finale with a fine comb.

From The Verge

“You really look back with a fine comb and see, ‘Did we do what we were supposed to do on every play?’” backup offensive lineman Stephen Spanellis said.

From Washington Times

I know the Justice Department examines every merger with a fine comb.

From New York Times