tape measure
Example Sentences
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The tale of the tape measure behind Grant’s greatness is the down-to-the inch precision of her preparation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Stanley declined to say what will happen to the building that houses the tape measure factory.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Some have since been worked into functional items, with his giant tape measure becoming a coffee table and a big plug turned into a cupboard.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Use a flexible tape measure and wrap it around the narrowest part of your neck, keeping the tape snug but not tight.
From Science Daily • Oct. 20, 2025
He pulled a long tape measure with silver markings out of his pocket.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
