lengthwise
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To make, slice a Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit, making sure not to cut all the way through.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
When cut lengthwise, the two carrot halves curl because the difference in stress becomes unbalanced.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 2024
To find out why they do this, scientists chopped carrots lengthwise to expose their insides, which helped them collect data on how the inner core of the carrot would be affected by refrigeration.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 23, 2024
First cut the bok choy lengthwise into quarters, then dunk the pieces in a bowl of water and swish around.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
He folded the robe, first lengthwise, then in thirds.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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