all for

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: completely in favor of
I am all for freedom of speech.

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Smith is especially a fan of vintage alabaster pendants but is all for midcentury pendants in the right circumstances. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 July 2026 Pennson did it all for North Hollywood, from running the football and making catches to impacting the line of scrimmage. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 28 July 2026 But it's been all for naught, and the president of the United States has taken notice. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026 Unlike my original e-bike, the Huffy includes metal fenders, a metal chain guard, and a battery that can charge in or out of the bike - all for a third of the price of my old bike. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for all for

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“All for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20for. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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