lengthwise
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Mammoth tusks are well-suited to isotopic study because they grew throughout the ancient animals' lives, with clearly visible layers appearing when split lengthwise.
From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024
Fold an 18-inch-long sheet of foil lengthwise into a strip wide enough for the salmon to fit on.
From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023
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
Layla folded the onesie in half lengthwise and then down.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
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