by all means

phrase

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Recent Examples of by all means If there is a need for a grassy area in your yard, then by all means have that. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026

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“By all means.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20all%20means. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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