lengthwise

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When cut lengthwise, the two carrot halves curl because the difference in stress becomes unbalanced.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2024

After receiving the frozen trunk, the researchers sawed it in half lengthwise.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 26, 2023

Cut the pears in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023

Slice figs in have lengthwise and spread with cheese, butter of choice or walnut half.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2023

Madame DuPont cuts copy paper in half lengthwise and proceeds to paper over the skinny glass window in the door.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed