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all in all

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  1. Taking everything into account, as in All in all our trip to Europe was a success. [First half of 1500s]


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"But all in all, some really good stuff this week. Pretty encouraged going into next week for sure," added the world number two.

From Barron's Feb. 15, 2026

“It is hard to quantify, but all in all we’re looking at between a few dozen and more than hundred fighters or operatives, at least based on some estimates over the last months,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 17, 2025

But all in all, their track record has been nearly a clean sweep.

From Salon Sep. 25, 2025

UBS analysts told Reuters that, all in all, retailers may not be able to fully swallow the costs, and would need to raise prices by 10% to 12% to offset the levies on Vietnamese manufacturers.

From BBC Apr. 4, 2025

But all in all, I felt confident in her ability to get us to the Frontera safely.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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