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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
Grandpa got the all-out support of the family when he decided to remarry at age 72
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
an all-out effort to break open the door
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as in full steam ahead
with all power or resources being used
went all out for her New Year's Eve party—she even had fireworks!
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Recent Examples of all-out
Laura Bassett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Tens of millions of dollars have already been set aside by the contending factions in anticipation of an all-out political war next fall.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Terance Mann was available despite back soreness, but Ziaire Williams, Egor Dëmin, Cam Thomas and Noah Clowney were all out.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Instead, a growing list of nations—now including Germany, the UK, Denmark, Finland and Portugal—have issued travel warnings and advisories for the US, and some prominent voices have called for an all-out boycott of travel here.
—Laura Bassett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Tens of millions of dollars have already been set aside by the contending factions in anticipation of an all-out political war next fall.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Yes, Hyeseong Kim might hit an inside-the-park home run on a drag bunt to the right side that gets past the pitcher, but there are six months to figure this all out.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Terance Mann was available despite back soreness, but Ziaire Williams, Egor Dëmin, Cam Thomas and Noah Clowney were all out.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
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For something a bit more romantic, grab a set of sheer lace curtains for just $11.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The sheer number of potential new species illustrates just how little of Argentina’s deep-sea biodiversity has been explored — and how much there is left to protect.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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In this regard, recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can help investors make the right choice, as these experts assign buy ratings after a thorough analysis of a company's fundamentals and its ability to consistently pay dividends.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
15 Feb. 2026
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Other than Arturs Silovs, who was sensational between the pipes, and a spirited performance from rookie Ben Kindel, the Penguins produced an utter no-show against a surging Ottawa team.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The content suggests yet another another instance of ICE's utter depravity.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Coastal Fish also offers some of the best seafood around, along with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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This Valentine’s Day, take a moment to appreciate the unconditional love waiting for you at home.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The reason Venus thrives in Pisces is that the planet yearns to be unconditional, adaptable, tender, and creative.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
9 Feb. 2026
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The couple—who got engaged last summer—stepped out for the 2026 Berlinale Film Festival last night; this time, looking equally loved up but embracing complete polar-opposite fashions.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Texans deserve absolute assurance that no taxpayer dollars are used—directly or indirectly—to support institutions tied to terrorist organizations, criminal networks, or foreign adversaries.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our 4,000 employees are the absolute best in the business.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The negotiators sat down in Geneva a week before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine was set to enter its fifth year.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the report found, the savings are accruing mostly to MOL, Hungary’s oil giant, which has seen its operating income soar 30% since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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