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Rosen and Marceau discovered that each of the X-rayed wood panels had been scratched over as if by a fine-toothed saw, producing a texture like that of woven fabric.
The Pentagon is screening a handful of new candidates for the post, examining their backgrounds with a fine-toothed comb for any sexual improprieties.

"We've been going through this with a fine-toothed comb," Chiarelli said. "There's differences in their game, there's subtle differences in their personality. But they're really close."
on Jun 21, 2010 By: Peter Chiarelli Source: The Associated Press
McGuinty said a team of experts was "pouring over the proposals...... with a fine-toothed comb," and would make recommendations on a plan once that process was finished.
on Dec 9, 2008 By: Dalton McGuinty Source: Reuters Canada
"Connecticut will fight this reckless decision every step of the way," Governor Rell said. "Today I am directing the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection to go over this EIS with a fine-toothed comb, identifying every flaw and...
on Jan 11, 2008 By: Jodi Rell Source: Stamford Plus Magazine