all told

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They all told us they had felt exploited and distressed after learning the videos had been posted online.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Executives at BP and every other oil company all told me they never thought that something like the Deepwater blowout could happen.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

We are all told to stay busy in retirement—to fill our days traveling, volunteering, socializing or taking care of the grandchildren.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The Disney+ release of the multipart television documentary is complemented by remastered versions of the original “Anthology” albums, which, all told, are comprised of a whopping 191 tracks.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025

I done called everbody I ever waited on and they all told me the same thing: “We ain’t hiring.”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett