as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
an across-the-board reduction in the state's budget because of declining revenues
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across the board
2 of 2phrase
as in overall
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
The Oscar-nominated film received a positive reception across the board.
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Recent Examples of across-the-board
Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
But Financial Times reported that Šefčovič suggested the Trump administration would need to abandon its 10% across-the-board tariffs on European goods as a precursor to any trade arrangement.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
His across-the-board tariffs have halted a decades-long march toward free trade and open markets, driving up prices, paralyzing investors, chilling consumers and triggering a dangerous trade war with China.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 1 May 2025
For now, Trump’s saber rattling has settled down to a 90-day, across-the-board tariff of 10 percent for most countries (with the notable exception of China), but even that can quickly become a surcharge of many thousands of dollars.
—Will Peischel, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2025
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However, the latest job figures don’t yet reflect the effects on the economy of President Trump’s across-the-board tariffs against America’s trading partners.
—Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
But Financial Times reported that Šefčovič suggested the Trump administration would need to abandon its 10% across-the-board tariffs on European goods as a precursor to any trade arrangement.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
His across-the-board tariffs have halted a decades-long march toward free trade and open markets, driving up prices, paralyzing investors, chilling consumers and triggering a dangerous trade war with China.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 1 May 2025
For now, Trump’s saber rattling has settled down to a 90-day, across-the-board tariff of 10 percent for most countries (with the notable exception of China), but even that can quickly become a surcharge of many thousands of dollars.
—Will Peischel, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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The country’s powerful military is run by the general Asim Munir, known for his hardline stance on India.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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As for the state of the market in regard to the model in general, an example of a 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Cabriolet—with coachwork by Castegna—sold for $4.515 million at Gooding & Company’s 2023 Pebble Beach Auctions.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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Arkansas earned the No. 4 overall seed for the NCAA Softball Tournament and will host a regional that includes (2) Oklahoma State, (3) Indiana and (4) Saint Louis.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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The overall margin of sampling error is +/- 4.0 percentage points.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Fresenius Kabi also makes biosimilars, the generic forms of expensive biologic drugs such as Humira and Stelara.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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This could have devastating consequences for the U.S. since generic drugs make up nearly 90% of prescribed drugs in America.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Doves are a universal sign of peace, which makes these an extra thoughtful hostess gift.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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Many companies have been raising prices to mitigate cost increases from the 10% universal tariffs on every product entering the United States and higher levies on Chinese goods.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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Importantly, each day of 7 Days to Gut Health focuses on a specific theme including nourishing the microbiome, reducing bloat naturally, regulating the nervous system through morning and evening rituals and debunking common gut health myths.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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All-Wheel Drive: surprisingly, not that common on competing electric vehicles, with the the exception of the new Cadillac Optiq and Subaru Solterra.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Yet regulation alone hasn’t resolved broader disparities.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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On a broader stage, there is Mamie Gummer, eldest daughter of the Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep.—
Lynne Agress,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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