as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
the president's state of the union speech is usually an omnibus look at the issues that the country is confronting
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Recent Examples of omnibus
David Williams, National Review, 26 Dec. 2024
It was all supposed to be taken care of in the omnibus budget bill, until Trump and Musk stepped in and sunk the entire measure.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Aug. 2024
The measures were part of an elections omnibus bill legislators approved and the governor signed.
—Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Bad policy is often smuggled into law in must-pass omnibus packages.
—David Williams, National Review, 26 Dec. 2024
It was all supposed to be taken care of in the omnibus budget bill, until Trump and Musk stepped in and sunk the entire measure.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
Abbott on Monday announced that 1.1 million voter registrations had been removed from the state's voter rolls in the past three years, touting a 2021 Texas omnibus voting restriction bill that prohibited drive-thru voting and 24-hour voting and added new mail voting requirements.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Aug. 2024
The measures were part of an elections omnibus bill legislators approved and the governor signed.
—Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Vatican has released a comprehensive document offering new guidelines for the ethical development and use of artificial intelligence, with a focus on areas such as warfare and healthcare.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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These kinds of issues frequently pave the way for more comprehensive health optimization.—
Nick Kasmik,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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The world assumed that McGregor would happen, but his random announcement of fighting Logan, along with the bus run in says otherwise.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The shelter has since appealed to the Mexican government for alternate funding for programs managed by the United Nations to pay for flights and bus rides to Mexico’s border with Guatemala for migrants who want to return home.—
Kimberlee Kruesi,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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More recently, Lynch was at Cannes in 2007 as one of the 34 filmmakers contributing to the anthology film To Each His Own Cinema, celebrating the festival’s 60th anniversary.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Today, Asimov Press debuted an anthology of biotechnology essays and science fiction stories encoded in strands of DNA.—
Emily Mullin,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
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The cantilevered rooftop deck is outfitted with a wet bar, ample seating space, and panoramic views, while a cascading terrace at the back of the house includes a shaded dining spot, a circular spa and a turquoise swimming pool, an outdoor shower, and a private dock with a boat lift.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2025
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Or take a dip in the heated infinity edge pool and hot tub, both of which have gorgeous panoramic views of McLemore Cove.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2025
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The Merstham players have made their own way to some of the FA Youth Cup ties this season and a minibus has taken them on other occasions.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Details: The new autonomous electric minibus will seat up to 30 passengers and include access for multiple wheelchairs.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
7 Jan. 2025
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This seems to follow the plot of the original book, which spent two weeks on The New York Times Best Sellers list and won the 2023 International Thriller Writers award for best paperback original novel.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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However, Simon & Schuster UK has acquired two standalone novels by Colleen Hoover, supposedly to be published in 2024 and 2026.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2025
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The actress wore her brunette tresses in waves with full fringe, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and a muted red lip.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Jan. 2025
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While a full trailer for the new season has not yet been released, the reality TV competition show shared a video showcasing highlights of Carrie’s first season as a judge after previously appearing as a guest mentor.—
Jackie Tempera,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Police were alerted and an officer found the car unoccupied in the Cub Foods parking lot.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, officers later found the weapon under a seat in Boe’s car, according to the report.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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