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all-purpose

[awl-pur-puhs] / ˈɔlˈpɜr pəs /








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Twenty-nine councils have had their elections postponed this year so they can focus on local government reorganisation, which will see fewer all purpose unitary authorities replace existing councils.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

All of that still only partly explains why Kate Middleton’s months-long absence from public view has captivated America’s social media conspiracists, photo manipulation gumshoes and all purpose rubberneckers.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024

Jawhar Jordan looks to build on team highs of 815 yards rushing and 1,253 all purpose.

From Washington Times • Aug. 16, 2023

The recipe calls for 2 cups of all purpose flour or 310 grams.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2016

The fence swirls on and on in growing amnesia becoming the very touchstone of all purpose, stones from Jericho's Wall or the passkeys taken from our material existence.

From The Land of Look Behind by Brown, Paul Cameron




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