universality
noun
uni·ver·sal·i·ty
ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsa-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being universal
2
: universal comprehensiveness in range
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The tragedy of this novel about the universality of longing is that, even 25 years on, Eilis, however decisive, is still not in control of her own life.
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Heller McAlpin, NPR, 7 May 2024
Colas told me that the intention was to remind people of Griner’s universality, despite the unusual circumstances.
—J Wortham January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 2 May 2024
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Heller McAlpin, NPR, 7 May 2024
Colas told me that the intention was to remind people of Griner’s universality, despite the unusual circumstances.
—J Wortham January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 2 May 2024
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“Universality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universality. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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universality
noun
uni·ver·sal·i·ty
ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsal-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being universal (as in range, occurrence, or appeal)
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