altogether

Example Sentences

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Other parades and public celebrations were called off altogether.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Scientists hope these findings could help lay the groundwork for future therapies that guide microbial communities toward healthier states rather than eliminating bacteria altogether.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

A third family, who made their decision after reading about vitamin K on social media and talking with their midwife, dismissed the vitamin K shot altogether.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Some pivoted altogether and bought tickets for events they were only marginally interested in rather than their desired sport.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The weak flashlight beams didn’t penetrate far below the surface, and they sometimes died altogether when their batteries ran out or the boys in the boat fell asleep.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo