in all

phrase

: including everything or everyone
—used to indicate a total
There were about a thousand people at the concert in all.

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However, there have been signs of progress in all that chaos. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 This is the most widespread venomous snake in Texas, found in all but the easternmost part of the state. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Open side windows offer a panoramic view of farmland that sprawls in all directions. — Midwest Living, 6 July 2026 Lost in all their cries is that many soccer experts believe that Balogun’s move did not merit a red card. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in all

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“In all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20all. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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