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: being for or of all time up to and including the present
especially
: exceeding all others of all time
an all-time bestseller
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The Golden Knights are now 6-0 all-time in Game 6s after winning a Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead.
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Allen also has an 11-4 record all-time against the Jets.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
The idea of a Von Miller-to-Denver reunion has existed as a mere external dream with each passing year, with Broncos County clamoring for a return for an all-time great — only to realize the move wouldn’t make logistical sense.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Ground beef has reached an all-time high, up nearly 15% in the past year, while a pound of fresh tomatoes is up nearly 40% year-over-year, and iceberg lettuce is up nearly 8%, according to CPI data.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 14 May 2026
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Allen also has an 11-4 record all-time against the Jets.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
The idea of a Von Miller-to-Denver reunion has existed as a mere external dream with each passing year, with Broncos County clamoring for a return for an all-time great — only to realize the move wouldn’t make logistical sense.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Ground beef has reached an all-time high, up nearly 15% in the past year, while a pound of fresh tomatoes is up nearly 40% year-over-year, and iceberg lettuce is up nearly 8%, according to CPI data.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 14 May 2026
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“All-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-time. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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