universally

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Recent Examples of universally Although unaffiliated with a specific party, protesters are almost universally calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Zana Cimili, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Turning a game of two halves into one of four quarters, pausing a sport that derives much of its power and mystique from a clock that never stops, has been universally unpopular. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 Although unaffiliated with a specific party, protesters are almost universally calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. ABC News, 28 June 2026 The high-waist and wide-leg silhouette is universally flattering. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 The response wasn’t universally positive, though. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The takeaway from the greens gummies reviews of 2026 is that no brand wins universally. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 But the positive impression was not universally felt when the move toward renewable energy began. Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 21 June 2026 Among the most beloved players over the Heat’s 38 seasons was Goran Dragic, universally embraced for his Heat contributions. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
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Adverb
  • Peterson is widely considered one of the two best prospects in tonight’s draft, and many experts have him on the top of their draft board.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 2026
  • Shazeer is widely revered as one of the key architects of the modern generative AI boom.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 23 June 2026
Adverb
  • There’s also skepticism, though, about how big a role AI is playing at companies with a large amount of workers globally.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • The cost of climate policies since 2006 has exceeded $16 trillion globally.
    Bjorn Lomborg, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Adverb
  • More broadly, the technology also reignites debates over how to balance learning efficiency against the risk of cheating.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • But the recent stumbles for SpaceX’s stock and for AI stocks broadly may be a signal of less appetite for big AI stocks among investors.
    Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Adverb
  • Damaged or bruised portions of fruits and vegetables should be cut away, or the produce should be discarded, and produce should generally be refrigerated within two hours of purchase, per MCHD.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Coop — who has been practicing his knots, learning how to drive the tender, and generally being attentive and curious about his new job — does wonderfully, which earns him some praise from the bosun.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 June 2026
Adverb
  • German political scientist Jürgen Falter has devoted much of his career to studying Nazi membership records and has written extensively on the rise of Adolf Hitler and his party.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
  • Di Poppo is approved but in limbo No one from the federal government or New York City would agree to an interview for this story, but a city spokesperson said the Mamdani administration has worked extensively to help 220,000 New Yorkers get exemptions.
    Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 26 June 2026

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“Universally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universally. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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