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across-the-board

[uh-kraws-thuh-bawrd, -bohrd, uh-kros-] / əˈkrɔs ðəˈbɔrd, -ˈboʊrd, əˈkrɒs- /


ADVERB
without exception
Synonyms
STRONG


Example Sentences

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Mum-of-two Hannah Jones said rising costs were being felt across the board, including in charity shops.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"It would be so beneficial and reassuring for schools to learn from each other and implement things that are successful across the board," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Prices are rising across the board, and one big reason is AI agents.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee believes Dell’s “robust pipeline/backlog across the board increases confidence into limited likelihood of pullbacks this year.”

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

"Let's see," he said, selecting a sample and running his thumb across the board.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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