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Examples of through and through in a Sentence
I know him through and through, and he would never do such a cowardly thing.
those UFO claims were examined through and through and were found to be completely bogus
Recent Examples on the Web
Wendy was not just beautiful on the outside, but was a truly amazing woman through and through.
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Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
It was shot in Canada and Eggers is American through and through.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Sheppard, a Campbell guy through and through, has been open about his aspirations of becoming a defensive coordinator one day.
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Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
And although Ina is a New Yorker through and through, many of her most popular dishes are decidedly Southern.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of through and through was
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/through%20and%20through. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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