as a whole
idiom
: as a complete unit
—used to make a statement that relates to all the parts of something
Language as a whole is constantly evolving.
The lecture was intended for the group as a whole.
The company as a whole is doing well.
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Inflation, high interest rates and changing preferences among younger consumers have impacted the wine industry as a whole.
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Rachel King, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
But, of course, some lies are malicious and have severe ramifications for business owners, employees, customers and society as a whole.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Steady and transparent communication will be key in making the future growth of D7 successful for all the residents and city as a whole.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Unifying terms help vulnerable communities advocate for their needs
Wisconsin and the country as a whole have long debated what to call the people from Latin America in the U.S.
Throughout the 20th century, the U.S. Census Bureau tested out a handful of terms.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
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Rachel King, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
But, of course, some lies are malicious and have severe ramifications for business owners, employees, customers and society as a whole.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Steady and transparent communication will be key in making the future growth of D7 successful for all the residents and city as a whole.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Unifying terms help vulnerable communities advocate for their needs
Wisconsin and the country as a whole have long debated what to call the people from Latin America in the U.S.
Throughout the 20th century, the U.S. Census Bureau tested out a handful of terms.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
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“As a whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20whole. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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