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universally

[yoo-nuh-vur-suh-lee] / ˌyu nəˈvɜr sə li /
ADVERB
concerning the universe
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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

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

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

LOS ANGELES—Spencer Pratt knows he doesn’t need to be universally liked.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

By the 1920s, as mass-production techniques were applied universally, the American economy boomed and the consumer culture took shape.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood, where it’s a little bit broken and a little bit forgotten, the first thing they want to do is clean it up.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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