for all

phrase

: in spite of (something)
For all his confident talk, he is actually very unsure of himself.
She still loves him, for all his faults.

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The total contributions for all accounts under the same employer have a maximum of $72,000 annually — or 100% of the employee’s compensation, whichever is less. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Gianvito Rossi has one wish for all the women who have worn his luxury footwear creations during the past two decades. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 The note change is a marker, but the organ, in which air is electronically blown through the pipes day and night for all to hear, has become an endearing sound that connects you to your being. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 Didn’t charge us a dime and Wende paid for all the food and liquor. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for all

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“For all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20all. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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