tape measure
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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
“I can’t think of a single situation where a double-sided tape measure would have given me any kind of advantage in the last 20 years,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 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
Scientists on the expedition measured the coral using a type of tape measure under water.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2024
Marisol grabbed a tape measure to check the height of the staircase she was making.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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