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Recent Examples of universally
Meanwhile, legislators were more universally supportive of a transportation package that featured numerous road dedications that also affixed late Florida State University Football Coach Bobby Bowden’s name to Tallahassee International Airport (SB 628).
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Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
But Democrats are almost universally opposed to a separate proof of citizenship provision in the bill, and have generally panned the legislation as an attempt at voter suppression.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026
Rather than being universally shouted down when those anti-Israel sentiments quickly morphed into anti-Jewish vitriol, they were tolerated, ignored and even celebrated on college campuses, in social media chatrooms and in the halls of Congress.
—Nolan Finley, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
After a year of fruitless meetings with investors and actors who universally dismissed the project, Hwang made the decision to bury the script in his computer and wait.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Other Possible Causes of Digestive Disorders Digestive issues aren’t universally caused by early stress, says Rudolph Bedford, MD, a gastroenterologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The Rockies are universally projected to become the first franchise since the Washington Senators to lose 100 games in four straight seasons.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
At 50% off, this universally flattering pair by Michael Kors is an easy yes and effortlessly cool.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
For something so specific to be loved so universally is great.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
But Democrats are almost universally opposed to a separate proof of citizenship provision in the bill, and have generally panned the legislation as an attempt at voter suppression.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026
Rather than being universally shouted down when those anti-Israel sentiments quickly morphed into anti-Jewish vitriol, they were tolerated, ignored and even celebrated on college campuses, in social media chatrooms and in the halls of Congress.
—Nolan Finley, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
After a year of fruitless meetings with investors and actors who universally dismissed the project, Hwang made the decision to bury the script in his computer and wait.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Other Possible Causes of Digestive Disorders Digestive issues aren’t universally caused by early stress, says Rudolph Bedford, MD, a gastroenterologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The Rockies are universally projected to become the first franchise since the Washington Senators to lose 100 games in four straight seasons.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
At 50% off, this universally flattering pair by Michael Kors is an easy yes and effortlessly cool.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
For something so specific to be loved so universally is great.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universally
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Cisse isn’t widely viewed as being as polished as the first-round cornerbacks, but KC could hand him to defensive backs coach Dave Merritt, then set it and forget it.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those moves were widely expected, as Geren was already referred to as the board’s president at an introductory news conference for new Superintendent Peter Licata on March 24.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Iran, meanwhile, has maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz, raising energy prices globally.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some of these operators employ fewer than 30 total employees, but would still fall under this legislation simply because the broader brand exceeds the bill’s thresholds for locations or employees globally.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That’s a worthy objective, and improving payment accuracy is broadly supported.—
Joe Hardy,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Democrats demanded changes in ICE and DHS more broadly and refused to fund the department.—
Emily Wilkins,Justin Papp,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Pentagon has generally lumped it into the first objective of destroying Iran’s missile capability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rainfall will generally be light, with only a few tenths of an inch possible in parts of California, including San Francisco.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Completed in 2004 by builder James Nolan and architect Howard Backen, and extensively remodeled by Seacrest in collaboration with Clint Nicholas and Silvia Nobili of Nobili Marqués Arquitectura, the property offers a Tuscan-style main home, a pool house, and a guest cottage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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Both Krowski and Forand’s defense attorney also extensively argued there are major concerns about the veracity of the allegations and plenty of evidence that appear to contradict them.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Universally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universally. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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