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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Meisel: The American League as a whole feels wide open this season.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The show as a whole was cancelled in March of this year.
—James Factora, Them., 21 May 2025
The luxury sector as a whole has shown signs of weakness, with major players like LVHM, Burberry and Gucci owner Kering reporting a slowdown in sales in the quarter.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 21 May 2025
However, the film as a whole rarely pierces this veil.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 May 2025
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The show as a whole was cancelled in March of this year.
—James Factora, Them., 21 May 2025
The luxury sector as a whole has shown signs of weakness, with major players like LVHM, Burberry and Gucci owner Kering reporting a slowdown in sales in the quarter.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 21 May 2025
However, the film as a whole rarely pierces this veil.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 May 2025
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“As a whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20whole. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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