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universally

[yoo-nuh-vur-suh-lee] / ˌyu nəˈvɜr sə li /
ADVERB
concerning the universe
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Coe assembled a group of eight to craft it, so the finished prayer would be inclusive enough to be universally unifying.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The wave may be universally considered a symbol of collective euphoria - but it can also represent a loss of interest on the part of spectators.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The icy, darkly funny drama from Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev was nearly universally praised by critics at the festival.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

However, the review highlights mounting evidence that senescent cells are not universally harmful.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

So if sumo wrestlers, schoolteachers, and day-care parents all cheat, are we to assume that mankind is innately and universally corrupt?

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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