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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Side sleepers and anyone worried about long-term hearing health should lean toward flat-speaker headbands or pillow speakers, which Laird flagged as the safer, more comfortable option for all-night use. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 In August, The CW renewed the show for its third season, alongside Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit following strong ratings for all three programs. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 On the studio side, Craig Mish will be the pregame and postgame host for all telecasts after sharing the package with Minervini this past season. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 On Thursday, Ivey issued a mandatory evacuation order for all non-residents, tourists and visitors in Baldwin County. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 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 12 Oct. 2026.

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