all-around
Example Sentences
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As bleak, frightening and all-around life-ruining as the internet has proven itself to be, there was a time not long ago when the World Wide Web felt like a portal, not a black hole.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
But even grave-robbing isn’t as unpleasant as the dynamics of the Morelli family, led by chief screamer, grouser, mayoral candidate and all-around non-people-person Linda Morelli.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
This does not portend an all-around divestment from America.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame has one of the section’s best all-around players in Oklahoma State commit Aliyah Garcia and starts out as the team to beat in the San Fernando Valley.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
“Simone,” Mom said, hugging me after I’d earned the all-around highest score at the 2008 South Padre Invitational meet.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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