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
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
This could easily be paid for with Trump’s new across-the-board tariff.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
An 80% across-the-board tariff would still be far beyond the duties the U.S. had in place on China before Trump took office.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 May 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration imposed across-the-board tariffs on most imports and targeted some countries and industries for additional levies.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
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Perez is pushing for a $2.5 billion permanent cut in state taxes, featuring an across-the-board cut in the state sales tax rate from 6 cents to 5.75 cents.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
This could easily be paid for with Trump’s new across-the-board tariff.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
An 80% across-the-board tariff would still be far beyond the duties the U.S. had in place on China before Trump took office.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 May 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration imposed across-the-board tariffs on most imports and targeted some countries and industries for additional levies.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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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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Granlund was averaging approximately 1 point a game for the San Jose Sharks when Stars general manager Jim Nill sent the Sharks first- and third-round picks for Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci on Feb. 1.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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And this Elevation Plus Backpack, 30 percent off, continues to be our favorite backpack from Samsonite thus far, thanks to its expansion capabilities, durability, and overall comfort.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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The mental health hospital, which received one of the largest cuts in the overall bill, is likely to be at the center of discussions.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 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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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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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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There is great literature to pull from with universal themes.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Biden had a skin lesion removed from his chest on February 2023 that was a basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The federal government is also tightening its wallet, unleashing a broad cancellation of federal funding of foreign aid and other programs, especially those that highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
23 May 2025
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This is part of a broader political strategy to silence the spaces where LGBTQ youth find safety, community, and the freedom to express themselves.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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