all of
Idioms-
The entire amount of something, as in The baby ate all of his cereal . This usage is relatively new, the word of being included only from about 1800 on.
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No less than, at least, as in Although she looked much younger, she was all of seventy . [First half of 1800s]
Example Sentences
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“He truly was the heartBEAT of the band. He remained a true and loyal friend through all of his life.”
From Los Angeles Times
“We’re so so so sorry for what you’re going through. His words, art and humanity inspired all of us — he inspired us to be better in all ways. God bless you guys.”
From Los Angeles Times
“All of these questions have really been about other issues,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
“We’re so so so sorry for what you’re going through. His words, art and humanity inspired all of us – he inspired us to be better in all ways. God bless you guys.”
From Salon
Davies pointed out that all of this had been called for by the first minister and asked for her thoughts.
From BBC
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