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Recent Examples of universally
At least that’s according to interviews here with several Illini and Huskies players, who universally concurred that the media versions of Underwood and Hurley are not really an accurate portrayal of their personalities.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
It is universally understood that a good NFL draft class produces three players who lock down starting roles, and perform well in them, during their first three years.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Almost universally, members of the specialty bean industry reached by the Chronicle credit Sando with establishing the market.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Into adulthood, the birth certificate has been universally recognized as proof of citizenship for voter registration, employment, home loans and military service.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Who could have seen that coming, especially when the utilitarian vehicle now universally known as the Defender (among the uninitiated) was employed almost exclusively as a workhorse, not as a trinket?
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
As for people who are already bought in, there is no universally effective way to get someone to give up a paranoid fantasy.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Because the $1,000 Bet Reset is available universally across all participating states, the account setup remains identical regardless of your location.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, legislators were more universally supportive of a transportation package that featured numerous road dedications that also affixed late Florida State University Football Coach Bobby Bowden’s name to Tallahassee International Airport (SB 628).
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
It is universally understood that a good NFL draft class produces three players who lock down starting roles, and perform well in them, during their first three years.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Almost universally, members of the specialty bean industry reached by the Chronicle credit Sando with establishing the market.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Into adulthood, the birth certificate has been universally recognized as proof of citizenship for voter registration, employment, home loans and military service.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Who could have seen that coming, especially when the utilitarian vehicle now universally known as the Defender (among the uninitiated) was employed almost exclusively as a workhorse, not as a trinket?
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
As for people who are already bought in, there is no universally effective way to get someone to give up a paranoid fantasy.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Because the $1,000 Bet Reset is available universally across all participating states, the account setup remains identical regardless of your location.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, legislators were more universally supportive of a transportation package that featured numerous road dedications that also affixed late Florida State University Football Coach Bobby Bowden’s name to Tallahassee International Airport (SB 628).
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universally
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Cisse isn’t widely viewed as being as polished as the first-round cornerbacks, but KC could hand him to defensive backs coach Dave Merritt, then set it and forget it.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those moves were widely expected, as Geren was already referred to as the board’s president at an introductory news conference for new Superintendent Peter Licata on March 24.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Chavismo defined itself globally by broadcasting fiery anti-Americanism while courting allies in Havana, Moscow, and Tehran to champion a multipolar world.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
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The conflict involving oil-producing Gulf states, and the effective closure of a critical oil and gas shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, has sent oil prices surging globally over the past month.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Republicans broadly supported the administration's military action in Iran, but most GOP incumbents in competitive races have noticeably ducked addressing rising gas prices while defending the war itself.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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While the war with Iran is broadly popular in Israel, there have been small protests against it since the bombing began in late February.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Convenience stores and gas station minju-marts are generally open as well.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The players and coaches feel more at ease, and a comfortable team generally plays better.—
Joe Davidson
April 3,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Akçam is widely recognized as one of the first Turkish scholars to write extensively on the Ottoman-Turkish Genocide of the Armenians in the early 20th century.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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All four astronauts have been studying the moon extensively in their mission preparation, of course, but the precise launch date and time determined the specific features each would target during their all-too-fleeting close encounter, making this review time a necessity.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Universally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universally. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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