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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
a universal wrench
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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
mankind's universal need for affection
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
the genius of Leonardo da Vinci was universal: he was an artist, an architect, an engineer, and a scientist, among other things
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as in ubiquitous
present in all places and at all times
after the home team won the national championship, throughout the city a sense of pride was as universal as the air
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Recent Examples of universal
Asked by the Daily News where Mayor Adams stands on universal child care, City Hall did not return a request for comment.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration looked to make borrowers have an easier time applying for Borrower Defense around the same time the president was fighting for universal forgiveness.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Bowers notes that channeling her life events toward universal truths also helps.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
Human nature may be eternal and universal, but culture matters — and culture is local and particular.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 30 Dec. 2024
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration looked to make borrowers have an easier time applying for Borrower Defense around the same time the president was fighting for universal forgiveness.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Bowers notes that channeling her life events toward universal truths also helps.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
Human nature may be eternal and universal, but culture matters — and culture is local and particular.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 30 Dec. 2024
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With a cozy high neckline and various versatile lengths and fabrics available, Amazon's fashion hub has a slew of stylish options worth throwing into your winter wardrobe.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Walk right past baggage claim on all your future trips with these versatile and smart packing essentials.Neha Tandon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Tickets for the events go on sale later this week, with a War Child presale taking place this Thursday (Jan. 16) before a general sale on Friday (Jan. 17) at 10 a.m. GMT.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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Erica Wolski, general manager of the water district, said county officials asked her and the water district’s Parks and Facilities Administrator Darcy LaHaye in November for input on how the Greenway trail could potentially connect to Ramona Community Park.Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Finally, employers should engage legal counsel and technical experts to conduct comprehensive compliance reviews.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The sharp decline in population—unprecedented in the absence of war, disease or famine—is concerning for the Chinese Communist Party government, which measures the one-party state's overall strength in comprehensive national power and comes amid an economic slowdown and an aging workforce.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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And now, across the country that technology is ubiquitous.Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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The compulsion stems from what customers are accustomed to and demand nowadays and the reality of how sophisticated, lithe and ubiquitous tech has become.Nitin Rakesh, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Preparing for Future Demand and Grid Security Meeting today's energy needs also requires a reliable and adaptable grid—a system increasingly under strain.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Building a culture of respect requires the fundamental step of laying the cultural foundation to ensure the right actions and behaviors help build a more resilient, adaptable and high-performing organization.Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Once a court rules that the use of a word or phrase has become so widespread its meaning is generic, trademarks associated with it become invalid.Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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Retail drugs that have no generic equivalent and have been on the market for at least seven years can be eligible for negotiation.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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They’re also used to capture panoramic views and the occasional selfie.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The 27th edition of the Paris Rendez-Vous, which is dedicated to French films and TV content, is taking place this year in a new location, at the Pullman Paris Montparnasse, boasting panoramic views of the city of lights.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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The air district’s governing board convened Friday, lamenting the widespread destruction from the wildfires and the persisting danger from heavy smoke.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters were able to get that blaze under control, but before then, there were widespread evacuation mandates in the Hollywood area.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Universal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universal. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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