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all for

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  1. Completely in favor of something or someone, as in I'm all for eating before we leave, or The players are all for the new soccer coach. This colloquial phrase was first recorded in 1864.


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They were all for clean energy, many to address climate change, and include investments in new battery plants, upgrades for the electrical grid and initiatives to take carbon out of the air.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

He said he was "all for" renewable energy sites "but not at the expense of covering the greenfield sites".

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The company said it consumed 10.9 billion gallons of water—a 34% increase from 2024—almost all for data-center cooling.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

The spending clause allows Congress to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises all for the general welfare of the United States.

From Slate Jun. 23, 2026

“Ravenskillians, it has been a trying time in our fair home. I commend you all for your patience, your resilience, and your commitment to your community.”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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