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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While other festival heads like Venice’s Alberto Barbera have shared personal condemnations of the violence in Gaza on social media, no festival has weighed into the situation directly as a whole institution.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Howard also shared his thoughts about the Longhorns' roster as a whole, saying the team was incapable of outlasting a team of Ohio State's caliber on the road.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In the context of some not-so-nice fan interactions, Cooke recalls being on the receiving end of some bold comments, including personal takes about her depiction of Alicent and the character as a whole.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The brand deficit and volume gap — the GOP spending $1 billion on crime ads last cycle compared to Democrats spending $319 million — turns into a trust gap for the party as a whole.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Howard also shared his thoughts about the Longhorns' roster as a whole, saying the team was incapable of outlasting a team of Ohio State's caliber on the road.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In the context of some not-so-nice fan interactions, Cooke recalls being on the receiving end of some bold comments, including personal takes about her depiction of Alicent and the character as a whole.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The brand deficit and volume gap — the GOP spending $1 billion on crime ads last cycle compared to Democrats spending $319 million — turns into a trust gap for the party as a whole.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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“As a whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20whole. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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