end-all

Example Sentences

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Money is a big part, but it's not the be-all and end-all.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But California would not prove to be the be-all and end-all for the rapper, who chose to lay down more permanent roots in Utah, just outside of Salt Lake City.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

One woman told the tribunal that Gilbert had been the "golden boy" of his department, and that he was the "be-all and end-all for transplants in Oxford".

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Drought Monitor shouldn’t be the be-all and end-all for decision-making, and should continue be paired with reservoir observations, snow surveys and other measurements to form a complete picture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

The end-all mystery inside the bag was a small wooden picture of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd