all told

Definition of all toldnext

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Adverb
  • Gulf SWFs ramp up spending despite Iran war Against the backdrop of the Iran war, Gulf sovereign wealth funds have stepped up dealmaking over the last few months–with the five biggest funds collectively investing nearly $26 billion at a higher deployment pace than over the previous five years.
    Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 June 2026
  • Illinois rideshare drivers could soon collectively bargain with Uber and Lyft after the state General Assembly passed legislation early yesterday outlining a path toward unionization.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Adverb
  • The Dolphins entered the final day of their mandatory minicamp in good health, overall.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
  • Larkin, who was born in Waterford, Michigan, and played hockey for the University of Michigan, was drafted 15th overall by the Red Wings and has played all 11 of his seasons in the league with Detroit.
    Nick Lentz, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Adverb
  • From the mural of Prince to his gold star on First Avenue, fans walked all around, taking in the sights.
    Reg Chapman, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • The past is all around this team.
    Jared Weiss, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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