by all means
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Also, by all manner of means . In every possible way, as in I plan to make use of him by all means . [Late 1400s]
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Also, by all manner of means . Without fail, at any cost, as in Losing the contract is to be avoided by all means . [c. 1600]
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Certainly, yes, as in Are you coming tonight?—By all means, I'll be there . [Late 1600s] Also see by any means ; by no means .
Example Sentences
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Be kind to others, by all means, but don’t forget to be kind to yourself.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
"I'm not expecting, by all means, anywhere near the full pipeline to be delivered in any market, but equally in Glasgow and Edinburgh," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
If what they see in their shops is truly dangerous, by all means be responsible and “align” development.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
“The last 10 years don’t happen without Aaron Donald, and if he wants to come help kick off the next 10 years, by all means we’re ready.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
“I’m bloody well aware of that,” she said, “but by all means, don’t let me interrupt your reading.”
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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