all the

phrase

: as much of … as : as much of a … as
all the home I ever had

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That moment set off a chain of events on social media all the way in Australia. — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026 The Sox were in contention for the AL Central title all the way to the final series, finishing one game behind the Cleveland Guardians. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026 Amid all the record’s babbling, cooing, and shouting, this direct appeal feels like finally meeting daine’s eye across a crowded room. — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026 Skubal is the top free agent and is sure to garner interest from all the heavy hitters. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all the

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all the was in 1825

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“All the.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20the. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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