for all

phrase

: in spite of (something)
For all his confident talk, he is actually very unsure of himself.
She still loves him, for all his faults.

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The lotion is free of parabens and phthalates and is safe for all skin types, according to the brand. — Claire West, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Gottlieb’s declaration goes lawyer by lawyer, listing their rates, with a chart at the end showing that the median rate for all lawyers was $1,450 per hour. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026 Airlines are increasingly focusing on premium passengers, which could lead to higher airfares for all travelers. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for all

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foralite
for all
for all intents and purposes
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“For all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20all. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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