as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
all around, she's our best athlete
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also all-round
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
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as in overall
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
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Recent Examples of all around
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
McFadden didn’t wait long — Obama center staffers were all around, directing, assisting, answering visitors’ questions.
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Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Victor Bericoto, despite the loss, had another outstanding all-around game, recording another outfield assist and hitting another no-doubter.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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Still, Levi’s branding was easy to recognize all around the stadium thanks to its distinctive shape.
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Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
McFadden didn’t wait long — Obama center staffers were all around, directing, assisting, answering visitors’ questions.
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Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Adjective
But Björck’s all-around game is why Winnipeg did well.
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Murat Ates,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Victor Bericoto, despite the loss, had another outstanding all-around game, recording another outfield assist and hitting another no-doubter.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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But the court also said the people facing deportation must pursue their cases individually where they are being held, under what are called habeas petitions, rather than collectively, under what is called a class action.
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After July 4, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can collectively contribute up to $5,000 a year in after-tax dollars up until the year before the beneficiary turns 18.
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One handed Republicans a potentially powerful new financial advantage by allowing political parties to spend unlimited amounts in coordination with candidates.
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Subscribe now to support our journalism and get unlimited access to our coverage.
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Margarine naturally contains essential fatty acids, which are important for cell function and overall health.
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That film, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, ignited to $125 million and ended its run with $618 million, a promising enough tally amid the overall decline of comic book adaptations.
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Luckily for me, though, Amazon is overflowing with cool-girl sneakers that are posh and trendy, but still practical and versatile for everyday wear.
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That could mean offseason growth from Jaylen Wright, a more versatile role for Ollie Gordon II or one of the Dolphins’ other backs finding a better fit in offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik’s system.
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Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.
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While unions secured general salary increases last year to offset the salary reductions associated with the leave program, the agreements did not include similar increases in July 2026.
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The announcement signals a potential compromise in a standoff that had threatened to delay Bell’s confirmation and raised broader questions about governance at Florida’s flagship university.
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That idea has broad support from lawmakers, though most housing experts disagree that such a step is needed.
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Bierly’s delicate voice proves surprisingly adaptable throughout the record.
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Garment innovation is also advancing, with inclusive sizing and adaptable fits gaining more attention across the industry.
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The four players are all currently under contract through at least the 2028-29 season, which is when Brown and Embiid could become unrestricted free agents.
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Oubre, a 6-foot-8, 30-year-old New Orleans native was an unrestricted free agent after playing the past three seasons of an 11-year career with Philadelphia.
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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