as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
all around, she's our best athlete
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also all-round
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
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as in overall
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
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Recent Examples of all around
Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Considered a gymnastics legend, Retton became the first American woman to win a gold medal in her sport's individual all-around competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 27 May 2025
The offense made sure to back up Yamamoto’s contributions, too, riding the momentum from Ohtani’s first-pitch home run to a productive all-around performance against the Guardians (29-24) and their hard-throwing starter, Gavin Williams.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Retton is the first American woman to win a gold medal in individual all-around gymnastics.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 May 2025
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The Stanford Gymnastics commit finished second in the all-around qualifications behind Esposito, leading her team to a fourth-place finish.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Considered a gymnastics legend, Retton became the first American woman to win a gold medal in her sport's individual all-around competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 27 May 2025
The offense made sure to back up Yamamoto’s contributions, too, riding the momentum from Ohtani’s first-pitch home run to a productive all-around performance against the Guardians (29-24) and their hard-throwing starter, Gavin Williams.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Retton is the first American woman to win a gold medal in individual all-around gymnastics.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 May 2025
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The panel ruled that Trump did not have the authority to impose unlimited tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives presidents the power to impose sanctions during national emergencies.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Get unlimited access to WIRED for only $2.50 $1 per month for one year.—
John Brandon,
Wired News,
1 June 2025
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Copper is utilized in electric vehicles, as well as solar and wind infrastructure, and overall electrification.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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And this Elevation Plus Backpack, 30 percent off, continues to be our favorite backpack from Samsonite thus far, thanks to its expansion capabilities, durability, and overall comfort.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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The versatile and super simple formula might just replace your go-to pound cake at the next potluck.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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This versatile machine is designed to handle anything from inspecting industrial sites and responding to disasters to carrying out logistics operations and supporting scientific research.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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Many complain about a lack of tort reform, unrestricted attorney advertising or litigation funding, all of which contribute significantly to the scam.—
Robert Tyson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Some of the unrestricted money is tied up in illiquid assets, such as in hedge funds, private equity and real estate that can’t be easily sold.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Oilers general manager Stan Bowman never really tried.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Valuation: Reasonable on Surface, Risky Underneath At first sight, Moderna’s valuation multiple, indicated by a P/S ratio of 3.2 times, seems neutral when compared to the broader market, aligning its valuation multiple with that of the general market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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