on all/several counts

phrase

: in all/several ways
The theory is wrong on all/several counts.

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The jury’s answer was yes, on all counts, and its verdict rested on three distinct legal theories under New Mexico’s Unfair Practices Act. — Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026 If convicted on all counts, Lavie faces up to 11 years and eight months in state prison. — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 25 Mar. 2026 If convicted on all counts, Landon could be fined tens of thousands of dollars and/or be sentenced to several months in jail. — Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 11 Mar. 2026 Jose Ibarra was found guilty on all counts in Riley's death and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2024. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on all/several counts

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“On all/several counts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20all%2Fseveral%20counts. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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