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every

/ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ particle A1
  1. All of a countable group (considered individually), without exception. · Every person in the room stood and cheered.· She watches my every move.
  2. Denotes equal spacing at a stated interval, or a proportion corresponding to such a spacing. · We stopped for refreshments every ten miles.· The alarm is going off every few minutes.
  3. Denotes an abundance of something. · We wish you every happiness in the future.· He shows every sign of becoming an excellent player. I have every confidence in him.
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“Surely,” answered Danglars, “one cannot be held responsible for every chance arrow shot into the air.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 34 · C1
Meantime the subject of the arrest was being canvassed in every different form.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 34 · C1
“How do I know?” replied Danglars; “gone, as every prudent man ought to be, to look after his own affairs, most likely.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 32 · C1
Every eye was turned towards the young man who, spite of the agitation he could not but feel, advanced with dignity, and said, in a firm voice:
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 31 · C1

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