as a whole

Idioms and Phrases

All parts or aspects considered, altogether, as in I like the play as a whole, though the second act seemed somewhat slow . [Early 1800s] Also see on the whole .

Example Sentences

But while he seeks to capitalise on the project's undoubted success, a contrast is unavoidable between the depressed state of the country as a whole, and the soaring achievement of fixing this magnificent Gothic cathedral.

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Together, these insights will deepen our understanding of how the Universe as a whole has evolved over time.

From Science Daily

Holyrood ministers say Scotland, which has a proportionally larger public sector than the UK as a whole, needs more than £500m to compensate for increased public sector staffing costs.

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The EU as a whole is affected.

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Perhaps need some realism on the game as a whole, repeated failure to qualify and a very thin pool in a few positions says Scotland has been left behind mid-ranking nations and are miles back from the big five or six in Europe.

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