at all
adverb
: in any way or respect : to the least extent or degree : under any circumstances
doesn't smoke at all
Examples of at all in a Sentence
wasn't at all pleased with the way the family portrait came out
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Freezing is a non-toxic, chemical-free way to kill pests at all life stages (eggs, larvae, and adults), by causing ice crystals to form inside insect cells, which ruptures them and kills the insect.
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
Hermon and his family wanted to be sure there was someone with their dad at all times.
—Ryan Katz, NPR, 21 July 2025
Legacy systems often sync data slowly or don’t sync data at all, and today’s logistics world moves much faster than that.
—Toni Pisano, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
There also are signs providing detailed information about rip currents and pier safety, and warning buoys at all seven beaches to separate swimmers from boat traffic.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
Hermon and his family wanted to be sure there was someone with their dad at all times.
—Ryan Katz, NPR, 21 July 2025
Legacy systems often sync data slowly or don’t sync data at all, and today’s logistics world moves much faster than that.
—Toni Pisano, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
There also are signs providing detailed information about rip currents and pier safety, and warning buoys at all seven beaches to separate swimmers from boat traffic.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
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“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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