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all there

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  1. Having one's wits about one, mentally competent, as in John may seem absentminded, but believe me, he's all there. This phrase is often used negatively, as not all there, for being without one's full faculties. For example, I wonder about Justin; sometimes it seems as if he's not all there. [Mid-1800s]


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After all, there is nothing more normal in American politics than a convention.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

Charlotte was cleaning out her parents’ garage last summer when she found a box of catalogs, circa 1996–1999. dELiA*s, MoxieGirl, Alloy — they were all there.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

"First of all, there were difficulties with transporting the wind turbine components," said Yuriy Fedak, a director at Eco-Optima.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

Cohen: Clooney, Pitt, they’re all there, and I don’t know if they were looking at us, “What the hell, they’re not part of ‘Ocean’s 13.’”

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

The pieces are all there to create what could be a perfect picture, but after that kiss, what if they don’t fit together?

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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