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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The ultra-wealthy have become the all-purpose scapegoat of progressive politics.
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Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Frantically running around with a stick vacuum and your all-purpose cleaner to ensure your crew isn’t aghast at the state of your home is completely unnecessary prep-work for you.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
An all-purpose spray and a clean microfiber cloth will get the job done quickly.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
In a small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and a splash of dry white wine or chicken broth.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
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Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Frantically running around with a stick vacuum and your all-purpose cleaner to ensure your crew isn’t aghast at the state of your home is completely unnecessary prep-work for you.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
An all-purpose spray and a clean microfiber cloth will get the job done quickly.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
In a small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and a splash of dry white wine or chicken broth.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
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“All-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-purpose. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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