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every one

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pronoun

  1. each person or thing in a group, without exception

    every one of the large cats is a fast runner
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Over the past 12 months, every one of those communities went quiet.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

The sales hit a 15-year peak, with nearly six executives selling for every one that bought shares in the first quarter—well over double the usual ratio, according to VerityData.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But amid heavy venture-capital funding and pressures for growth, Allbirds has finished every one of its years as a public company so far in the red, when measured by net income, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“For that, I am so grateful to each and every one of you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Nancy stares at Frank like she can unlock every one of his secrets.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

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