Wrestling. without restrictions; with virtually every type of hold permitted.
Jazz. performed by all members of the group; played ensemble.
An all-in refrain followed the solos.
British. with extras included; inclusive.
at the all-in rate.
First recorded in 1885–90
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Sink has been all-in on the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” press tour, managing to keep tight-lipped about her role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
With a chance to win another championship on their home turf, the Rams are indisputably all-in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
As some companies pump the brakes on AI spending by resorting to cheaper models, others are going all-in on the most advanced AI systems—even with their hefty price tags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
“Spreads are tight but all-in yields look good,” says Rob Waldner, head of macro research for fixed-income at Invesco.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
He rehearsed his speeches—gestures and all-in front of a mirror until he got them right.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
Ramsay-Peaty has done it all in this sport.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Call it kitsch or outright ghastliness, but it’s all in defiance of a simple, stubborn truth: Death cannot be overcome.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Greek word for Greeks, Ἕλληνες, appears only once in “The Iliad” and is not present at all in “The Odyssey.”
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
For investors who believe in AI as transformational for business, there is one truly overlooked option: existing S&P 500 companies that have gone all in on AI.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
When he did come at long last, the lady came with him, dressed now rather grandly, and all in black.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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