all told

Definition of all toldnext

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Adverb
  • Following the unification of Italy in the 19th century, these traditions increasingly came to be understood collectively as Italian cuisine, although regional differences remain a defining feature of the country’s cuisine.
    Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In his own assessment of last season, Williams found plenty of examples when the Bears offense collectively was just a hair off during the scramble drill.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The Broncos, though, have won four out of the last five games overall between the two teams, including two of three when Mahomes started.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • While the behavior was distracting, Osaka hopes that bringing tennis to a new audience overall will benefit the sport, as long as new fans learn the rules and etiquette of spectating.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The barber chair sits in the middle of the bus, with windows all around and extra seating at the back.
    Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The new style is part of the Gucci Primavera collection, and the Donna features a striking, pronounced outline and clean lines all around, lengthening the leg.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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