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altogether

[awl-tuh-geth-er, awl-tuh-geth-er] / ˌɔl təˈgɛð ər, ˈɔl təˌgɛð ər /




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This caused many theaters to drastically cut their schedules and costs, or close altogether.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

More employers are requiring weigh-ins, app tracking and health coaching before approving GLP-1s for losing weight—or dropping coverage altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite what she describes as a turbulent journey through school, Amelie believes that without the flexibility to change path along the way she might have dropped out altogether.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Strong winds can destabilize the spinning column or cause it to collapse altogether.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

To further protest, the boy stopped turning in math assignments altogether.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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