all-encompassing
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of all-encompassing
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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There’s no all-encompassing federal law regulating the use of biometrics, and many state laws also fall short, says Adam Schwartz, privacy litigation director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on privacy rights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Organizers explain the rooms are meant to be an escape from that all-encompassing world.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
But, perhaps more important to market health, Friday’s rally was all-encompassing.
From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025
"Being England captain becomes a big part of your identity. It's an all-encompassing job. You're always thinking about it, even if you're on holiday."
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025
But Grace had been pretty whacked out and the all-encompassing grief of loss.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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