run the gamut
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: to encompass an entire range of something
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to despair.
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Then there are the references and citations, which run the gamut from 20th century German philosophers to the New Testament.
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Running from now until October 16, the online auction includes more than 600 lots that run the gamut, from astronaut equipment to museum-worthy relics.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Your favorite streaming services like Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock and Amazon's Prime Video are unleashing a host of new movies that run the gamut of genres and tastes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Best black midi-dresses Black midi-dresses run the gamut of shape and vibe, and so do their many styling possibilities.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
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