by all means
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Also, by all manner of means . In every possible way, as in I plan to make use of him by all means . [Late 1400s]
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Also, by all manner of means . Without fail, at any cost, as in Losing the contract is to be avoided by all means . [c. 1600]
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Certainly, yes, as in Are you coming tonight?—By all means, I'll be there . [Late 1600s] Also see by any means ; by no means .
Example Sentences
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Enjoy your retirement, by all means, but stick to a budget and don’t get carried away.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
"I'm not expecting, by all means, anywhere near the full pipeline to be delivered in any market, but equally in Glasgow and Edinburgh," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
“The last 10 years don’t happen without Aaron Donald, and if he wants to come help kick off the next 10 years, by all means we’re ready.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Administration wants talks with Beijing about AI guardrails, and by all means keep the phone lines open.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
Upon parting, he shook each detective’s hand and told him that if his work should happen to bring him back to Englewood anytime in the future, by all means stop in.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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