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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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
Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
After losing by a margin of 73-20 in their last two games, and carrying a three-game losing streak, the Niners turned in their finest all-around performance of the season Sunday and delivered a blowout of their own, beating the Bears 38-13 at Levi’s Stadium.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Paired with the Pattern Blow Dryer (which comes with other attachments like the Concentrator Nozzle and Wide Tooth Comb), this diffuser offers an all-around premium styling experience for natural hair lovers.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
Suni Lee captivated the world’s attention last summer at the Olympic Games in Paris as an unstoppable gymnast, who, alongside her teammates, clinched the gold medal in the all-around competition.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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But her Blitz bid was premised on Ronan being the face of an all-around contender.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
After losing by a margin of 73-20 in their last two games, and carrying a three-game losing streak, the Niners turned in their finest all-around performance of the season Sunday and delivered a blowout of their own, beating the Bears 38-13 at Levi’s Stadium.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Paired with the Pattern Blow Dryer (which comes with other attachments like the Concentrator Nozzle and Wide Tooth Comb), this diffuser offers an all-around premium styling experience for natural hair lovers.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
Suni Lee captivated the world’s attention last summer at the Olympic Games in Paris as an unstoppable gymnast, who, alongside her teammates, clinched the gold medal in the all-around competition.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.Daniel Thorp-Lancaster, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Get unlimited digital access, along with subscriber-exclusive content, and more.Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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As burnout has shown to affect women disproportionately to men, Kathy McCabe bridges a growing gap between productivity and overall employee satisfaction.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Revenues at Bottega Veneta totaled 1.6 billion euros in 2023 and the brand posted 4 percent organic growth in the first nine months of 2024, bucking the overall negative trend at Kering.WWD, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Glitter is surprisingly versatile, and there are tons of different ways to wear it.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
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From functional puffers and insulated parkas to chic peacoats, discover my top 12 winter jacket picks that are stylish, versatile, and a smart investment for the chilly season ahead.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Goldschmidt, 37, is an unrestricted free agent for the first time following eight years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and six with the St. Louis Cardinals.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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This can occur when staff have physical access to facilities or unrestricted access to systems.Murali Thalluri, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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As the season wound down, media reports had the Patriots interested in hiring Belichick as its head coach and general manager.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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The report provided a variety of statistics about the office’s investigations, how many complaints were filed and the general types of allegations.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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