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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These two men out and about trying to get Frasers to join the cause, however, sounds like a terrible time for all involved. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026 In addition to his father, one of Dhani’s mentors was George’s friend and latter-day creative partner Jeff Lynne, who for all his musical genius has never seemed particularly comfortable onstage. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 When Sarah has more set up for Flour & Fern, there will be posts here directing you to where to find us for all of your future event and day-to-day needs! Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 BravesVision’s an option for all three, but Tuesday’s game simulcasts on your local Gray TV station and Thursday’s also airs on FS1. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 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 21 Sep. 2026.

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