all the

phrase

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

Examples of all the in a Sentence

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For a long time, we’ve all been told that remastering the older Super Robot Wars games was extremely difficult, due to all the licensing and other costs involved. Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 For example, think of all the finish items in just the bathroom! Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 The good news is that Venus in Libra can improve professional visibility, making negotiations and professional opportunities all the more graceful and prosperous. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Out of all the major brands, Xiaomi performed particularly poorly, with revenue dipping 17% year-on-year in Q2 2026, despite average selling price increasing 13% year-on-year. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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