out-and-out
Example Sentences
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"At best it was a reputational covering exercise. That's me being incredibly generous to them. At worst, it was out and out corruption to let him go."
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025
“As these other women kept coming out and out, it was endless, it sent her into an emotional tailspin,” he told jurors.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2022
Imagine if Tim Cook—Apple’s trading around $170 right now—came out and out of nowhere said they’re taking the company private at $200, the stock’s going to go crazy.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2022
“Though it looks like a back five for Everton, I expect to see Coleman and Digne operate more like wingbacks, if not out and out wingbacks,” emails Matt Burtz.
From The Guardian • Sep. 13, 2021
Then sprang, stretching out and out, feeling the air ruffle his belly fur.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
