all and sundry

phrase

formal
: every person
It was clear to all and sundry that something was wrong.

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Taking his place in one of the Broadhurst Theatre’s box seats, DJ Griddlebone wastes no time pumping up the crowd and welcoming all and sundry Jellicles to the stage. Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026 Atletico’s Hulk — who, like his namesake, is a veritable unit — was right in the mix, too, as, frankly, were all and sundry. Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026 Israeli achievements in technical intelligence, cyberattacks, pager detonations, precision killings, mass civilian carnage, and more, may point the way to methods that will be employed by all and sundry. Hussein Agha, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025 As aircraft technology improved and planes became larger and safer, new fare classes were introduced, allowing for the democratization of ticket prices and making air travel accessible to all and sundry. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025

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“All and sundry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20and%20sundry. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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