catchall
Example Sentences
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So far, the watchword of the invisible primary this time around seems to be “affordability,” a catchall term for Americans’ sense that life—everything from housing and childcare to groceries and gas—has gotten too expensive.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
“I don’t think there’s a catchall solution,” says Osmo’s Wiltschko.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
Globalization has become a catchall explanation for a host of Americans’ troubles, from factory closures to political polarization.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
The blowups triggered new scrutiny of consumer credit and lenders, including those exposed to the estimated $3 trillion private-credit business, a catchall for financing that occurs outside of the traditional banking system.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025
Then she replaced the keys to the Winslow house in the catchall drawer and removed the box of matches.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
