from top to bottom

phrase

: in a very thorough way
We cleaned/searched the house from top to bottom.

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The return of Ship 40 will give SpaceX engineers the opportunity to study the vehicle from top to bottom as they fine-tune the systems needed to do just that. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Last week, law enforcement photographed the home from top to bottom, and forensic processing was set to begin Monday. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 The towering heel and counter dramatically curve outward from top to bottom, shifting away from rigid traditional stilettos and giving the shoes a more artistic flair. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Spray the window with the solution and squeegee the window from top to bottom, then wipe around the edges of the window with a lint-free microfiber cloth. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for from top to bottom

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“From top to bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20top%20to%20bottom. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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