every which way

as in high and low

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Recent Examples of every which way For other cooking strategies like grilling, broiling, and baking, don’t miss our overview of how—and how long—to cook lobster tails every which way. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024 While Nghia never spoke to his daughter about his years growing up in southern Vietnam and the war experience, Christina is trying every which way to bridge the gap between them, including experiencing the country of his youth for herself. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024 There’s poles poking out every which way, and both cylinders look equally daunting, but Theo is too hot and hunky to make it through, meaning Bananas gets his second elimination victory of the season. Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024 Her skin is grey and cracked, her hair is sticking every which way, and she’s got a feral air about her. Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for every which way 
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Adverb
  • The cyclical nature of petroleum production, with prices that cycle between high and low and many companies getting crushed in the markets, have everything to do with the interplay of supply and demand.
    Erik Sherman, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The concept of dualism is to inform not just clothing but the whole show concept, down to the use of lighting, in sync with the play on opposites, mix of high and low, juxtaposition of clashing attitudes and the Dadaist approach ingrained in the house’s practice by its founder.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • The conservative corners of the internet agreed and shared the exchange far and wide.
    Philip Wegmann, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
  • People far and wide travel to Gobbler’s Knob to witness Phil's prediction.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • The kid friendly film opened this weekend in the United Kingdom and Ireland with $4 million but stumbled just about everywhere else.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
  • With snipers on rooftops, military vehicles on the streets and troops and cops everywhere, Trump was scheduled to meet with families of those killed and injured in the horrific New Year’s Day attack in NOLA.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • This fight will likely play out all over again next week, when the Senate education committee meets for the confirmation hearing of Linda McMahon, Trump's choice to lead – and potentially unwind – the Education Department.
    Cory Turner, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
  • And just last week, the White House took direct aim at Swift’s close friend Selena Gomez for addressing the massive wave of ICE raids happening all over the country.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • The dramatic strapless dress featured angular elements throughout, with a sheer corseted bodice with exposed boning in a shade of black.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Feb. 2025
  • Sustainability runs throughout: The Retreat’s electricity, heating, and hot water are all 100 percent powered by a nearby geothermal power plant.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025

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“Every which way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/every%20which%20way. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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