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Idioms  

1. Also, for all that . In spite of, notwithstanding. For example, For all her protests she still loved the attention , or He's too old for the part but he did a good job for all that . [Early 1300s]

2. . So far as one knows; also, one doesn't really care or know. These phrases are employed like a negative. For example, He can buy ten houses for all I care , meaning one doesn't care at all, or For all I know she's gone to China , meaning one doesn't really know where she is. [Mid-1700s]

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Average hourly earnings rose by 3.2% in the year to July, compared with the 3.5% economists expected, with average hourly earnings for all employees on private non-farm payrolls at $37.62.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

The Italian bank said Friday that it is analyzing, together with advisors, its strategic options with the goal of maximizing long-term value for all stakeholders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

“I think the process of making that has been a very circular healing process for all of us,” Buckingham said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

She told AFP she hoped parliament would be a space "to open dialogue for all Syrians from all backgrounds".

From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026

“It just seems like one thing I could help you with. To make up for all the pencils I’ve borrowed. All the times you’ve proofread my essays and reminded me about quizzes.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison