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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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So all in all, a planned addition of something slightly less than 20% in Micron’s existing global capacity.

From Barron's Mar. 16, 2026

Maybe it’s I’m looking into something more than it really is, but all in all, again I’m very blessed and thankful.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 7, 2026

This is a team of players who are simply not good enough without exception, and that lies with the board, so all in all, the chickens come home to roost.

From BBC Dec. 17, 2025

“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, 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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