all things considered

idiom

: when all the good and bad parts of something are thought of
All things considered, we're pleased with how the project turned out.
It was a pretty good vacation, all things considered.

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Brewer, undersized but aggressive, might be the best returnee, all things considered. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025 The last one suggests Prince George will end up attending Eton, which isn’t actually surprising, all things considered. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Aug. 2025 Coors Field is the worst place to pitch on the planet, so even though Bird has struggled of late, he's had an impressive season, all things considered. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025 So, with those guys set aside, here’s a look at the small forwards currently in the mix post-free agency: Taurean Prince Prince started 73 games at the three for the Bucks last season and, all things considered, held his own. Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for all things considered

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“All things considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20things%20considered. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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