across-the-board
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While Spirit had shrunk to a fraction of its former size by the time it closed, “we saw across-the-board improvement in all those places that we compete directly,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
But in order to prevent an across-the-board cut to benefits, Congress must make changes to shore up the program.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
The governor has largely resisted adopting new across-the-board tax increases or sharply curtailing his expensive policy proposals in order to align state spending with revenue.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
The move to an across-the-board tariff of 10%, with carve-outs for some kinds of goods, had already reset the competitive landscape, putting shipments from all countries on even footing.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
I've never considered myself an across-the-board apologist for the French, but there's a lot to be said for an entire population that never, under any circumstances, talks during the picture.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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