the whole
Example Sentences
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There is a “thick, mostly invisible layer of human labor holding the whole thing together,” the report said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
The oil perfumes the whole pan with garlic and tomato while adding a subtle richness to the eggs themselves.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
If those units vested today, the whole stake would be worth $33.5 million, based on Wednesday’s closing price of $23.25.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The World Cups in Russia and Qatar both saw just four red cards in the whole tournament.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
He told them how Mutti had helped him to escape, told them the whole story.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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