in all
idiom
: including everything or everyone
—used to indicate a total
There were about a thousand people at the concert in all.
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The spacecraft will study Earth using synthetic aperture radar, gathering data at all times of day and in all weather conditions from an altitude of 385 miles (620 kilometers).
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The government ordered the immediate deployment of the Command for the Comprehensive Defense of the Nation, along with regional defense entities in all states and municipalities.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Plus, it’s made from a durable, water-repellent fabric that’s perfect for traveling in all conditions while keeping your belongings protected.
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Investigators believe the same pit bull was involved in all three cases.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The government ordered the immediate deployment of the Command for the Comprehensive Defense of the Nation, along with regional defense entities in all states and municipalities.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Plus, it’s made from a durable, water-repellent fabric that’s perfect for traveling in all conditions while keeping your belongings protected.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2026
Investigators believe the same pit bull was involved in all three cases.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
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“In all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20all. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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