Examples of all-purpose in a Sentence
there's nothing wrong with all-purpose flour for baking bread, but flour with more gluten is better
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As a junior, Harris gained nearly 2,000 all-purpose yards as a receiver, rusher or through the return game.
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Dylan Heinrich, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
In a large bowl, sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Blanching the nuts before grinding gives the nut flour a fluffy texture and light color that resembles all-purpose flour.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Dylan Heinrich, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
In a large bowl, sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Blanching the nuts before grinding gives the nut flour a fluffy texture and light color that resembles all-purpose flour.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
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“All-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-purpose. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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