all too

phrase

: much too
—used to say that something is more than what is wanted, needed, acceptable, possible, etc.
These problems have been occurring all too often.
She knew all too well what the punishment would be.

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Even as more and more Americans get diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, misdiagnosis remains all too common. — Dylan Scott, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026 Much depended upon these lectures, and his wife, Eileen, was all too aware of the pressure her husband felt. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 The Green Bay Packers led wire-to-wire on their way to a 23-13 victory in front of their home faithful in a result that has gotten all too familiar between these two teams over the past 15 years. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 That may be among the reasons this sixth-annual fundraiser attracted a formidable crowd that’s all too happy to support the programs and exhibitions presented by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all too

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

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