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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
But the almost universal joy unleashed by the departure of Mr. Assad, bringing an end to 54 years of brutal family dictatorship, is overwhelming.
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Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
Generalizations about Amish health create harmful misinformation, stereotypes Most of the claims in the social media post are easily disproven by publicly available research, and all are based on the inaccurate idea that certain practices are universal across all Amish communities.
—Nate Trela, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has captioning quality standards and best practices but no universal accuracy metrics.
—Toby Wong, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
And abstraction creates this very universal language.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 30 Nov. 2024
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Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
Generalizations about Amish health create harmful misinformation, stereotypes Most of the claims in the social media post are easily disproven by publicly available research, and all are based on the inaccurate idea that certain practices are universal across all Amish communities.
—Nate Trela, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has captioning quality standards and best practices but no universal accuracy metrics.
—Toby Wong, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
And abstraction creates this very universal language.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 30 Nov. 2024
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In addition to improving costs, new technologies—such as bidirectional vehicles, as discussed in my previous column—can make microgrids more powerful and versatile.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 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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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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Advocates are pushing for either the complete overturning of the settlement or a requirement for more comprehensive remediation projects.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the United States, said the coffee giant has yet to bring a comprehensive economic package to the table, while hundreds of legal disputes over unfair labor practices remain unsettled.Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The practices identified by the NLRB in its complaint against Delirium are ubiquitous in this space.Peter White, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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This is why the clam shell is ubiquitous in rehab and rehab settings.Christa Sgobba, SELF, 11 Dec. 2024
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The key is to remain adaptable, focused and committed to continuous improvement—both personally and organizationally.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Parenting is about being adaptable, self-reflective, and attentive to your child's unique needs.Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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Other kinds of beverages also can contain the dye, like several strawberry milk brands or various generic manufacturers of pink lemonade mixes.Alexander Tin, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Finally, other countries often have more government control over medication costs which could contribute to generic versions of tretinoin being more readily available and affordable.Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Marisol, the property's breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot, serves Mediterranean flavors and handcrafted cocktails against panoramic ocean views.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2006, Weiner purchased a 3,400-square-foot home atop Mount Helena with a panoramic view of town.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Panzi, previously hit by a typhoid outbreak two years ago, faces intersecting public health crises, including a seasonal flu resurgence, widespread malnutrition and low vaccination rates, all of which render children particularly vulnerable.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gauff’s focus, energy, and ability to rise to the occasion have become her hallmarks, earning her widespread respect in the sport.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Universal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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