run the gamut

phrase

: to encompass an entire range of something
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to despair.

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But by now, thousands of examples have been reported, Feschotte said, in species that run the gamut from fungal pathogens to snakes to cows. Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 Unresolved issues run the gamut, from antitrust protections to chip export controls to whether existing consumer laws are sufficient to protect people from harmful AI. Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026 These predictions run the gamut, ranging from breakout performances and major trophies to worst-case injury scenarios and disastrous starts. Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 And varieties run the gamut, from steamed to pan-fried and broth-filled. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run the gamut

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“Run the gamut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20the%20gamut. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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