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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If 5%-plus yields are good enough for you to retire on, then by all means grab more bonds at these levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
"If they want to initiate extradition proceedings, by all means," he added, calling extradition cases in US courts "a demanding procedure".
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
And by all means, they should address their many reasonable complaints to James Blair.
From Slate ● Apr. 22, 2026
So by all means send them a thank-you note for their attendance, graciousness and generosity, if you have not done so already.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026
“Oh, very well,” he said; “let her come in, by all means; but just wait a minute till I tidy up the place.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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