all told

Definition of all toldnext

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Adverb
  • Anthropic’s political arm also collectively contributed more than $30,000 to seven California lawmakers, including Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, on June 2.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
  • The Commonwealth’s 56 member states collectively account for 36% of the world’s ocean jurisdiction and nearly half of its coral reefs, giving the bloc a unique responsibility in protecting marine resources.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Adverb
  • Since being selected second overall in the WNBA draft, Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has quickly become one of the most talked-about young players in the league.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • Inverter ACs are quieter overall but can be known for having a subtle but higher-pitched hum that is bothersome to some.
    Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 18 June 2026
Adverb
  • Cabrera walked the first two batters of the fifth inning, spraying uncompetitive pitches all around the zone, then got Colorado’s Edouard Julien to strike out looking.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
  • In the video, Jelly and Bunnie share several kisses as confetti flies all around them.
    Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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